A portfolio describes a person’s qualities as discovered using the Inclutrain methods. It is, so to speak, the narrative of the journey of discovery of these qualities, focusing on concrete examples. The portfolio also sets out how these qualities can be nurtured. The portfolio is written together with the person concerned in an inclusive setting. It can also be drafted in a small group. The portfolio is written in the first person.
Nadja’s Portfolio
Action prompt: ‘aiming while organising’
Job description: Traffic police officer
I approach my work in a structured manner with a clear goal in mind. In doing so, I follow a workflow that I have developed myself.
Examples where my driving force became apparent:
During the Michaelmas festival, we played the game ‘Defeat the Dragon’. Blindfolded and armed with a paper sword, the task was to defeat the dragon. I joined in too! I was blindfolded, spun round a few times, and then had to use the sword to find the dragon in the picture. I was able to solve the task immediately and with purpose, whilst others stumbled around searching for minutes on end. I organised my perceptions – what I heard and the warmth I felt beside me – and defeated the dragon.
We ordered pizza at a restaurant. When the pizza was served, I picked up a knife and fork and cut a slice from the centre of the pizza. Starting from the centre, I ate the pizza. I wanted to eat the best part, the ‘heart’ of the pizza, right at the start.
My way of acting was also evident when we drew my impulse to act. You can read more about this in the window: ‘Drawing the impulse to act’.
This is what I need to be able to work well:
The goal has to be clear to me. It helps, for example, if I know how many rows of beds we need to harvest. I also work very well with Julia. I then set out the structure and Julia joins in. It helps her when someone sets out the structure, and it helps me when she does something together with me. When we’re planting onions, for example, I put an onion in every other hole and Julia then fills the holes in.
Recently, my work support mentor went along with my way of doing things when we were picking out seedlings and joined in with the organising. She said: “Nadja, look! I’m taking the seedlings out of the big pot and planting each one individually into the small seedling pots. The aim is to have one small plant in each seedling pot. They’ll all be in their own place and can grow well. I’ll start on the right and you can start on the left.” That worked very well for me, as I had a clear goal in mind and could proceed in an organised manner. The work support mentor did exactly as I did.
I can’t work well in these situations:
When someone pushes me to do something, I can’t work well. I simply end up doing nothing at all.
