To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Consistency in MSAR
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 17:11:06 -0700
Jorene Downs wrote:
>This is why I tend to use "meet/exceed" in reference to standards ... to
>encourage people to go beyond the basics. Complacency in "I have the skills
>I need" isn't a good mindset for SAR/MSAR - there is always more to learn.
In a training context, emphasizing the "go beyond" message
encourages only those who are bored with their current level
of involvement. IME in all venues those are a minority, so
although intended to encourage, this emphasis may actually
DIScourage people.