Arena:  Applied Critical Thinking

Fundamental Human Needs in Our Organizations

Activity 1 – Organization Needs Audit

Step 1

Fold a big sheet of paper into four squares. Fill out each square working in groups of 3-4 people.

Step 2

Square 1
Provide examples of how you meet those needs through your products and/or services.

Where is our organization strong in meeting the fundamental human needs of our clients?

Square 2
Provide examples of how you meet needs of staff and employees.

Where is our organization strong in meeting the fundamental human needs of our staff/employees?

Square 3

Identify a gap in how you are meeting fundamental human needs for your clients.

What are your opportunities to design an intervention to fill that gap?

What difference would it make for your client and for your organization if you invested in that intervention?

Square 4

Identify a gap in how you are meeting fundamental human needs for your staff/employees.

What are your opportunities to design an intervention to fill that gap?

What difference would it make for your staff/employees and for your organization if you invested in that intervention?

Step 3

Meet another group to compare and contrast your thinking.