Any organization these days must be ready to adapt to the changing world in which it operates. That means that the leaders must have the courage to look at difficult questions with open minds and open hearts. When an organization is more concerned with conformity and harmony than it is about creatively, when responding to conflicts, it will be limited in its ability to adapt and respond in ways that will ensure success.
There is a role for conflict between members of a team that makes it a vital element. It provides the dynamic energy that is the engine of creation. It may not be desired as a dominant feature of your team but like so many things, there are times for conflict that will give your project…
Trust is one of the fundamental factors in any working organization from which you can draw conclusions about that organization. Likewise, the behavior and performance levels that are externally apparent can be a strong indicator of trust levels within the organization. It is the character and truthfulness in the collective culture that is the determining…
Trust plays a vital role in any team-based situation. If there is to be a productive relationship, beyond mere transactional exchange, there must be a sufficient level of trust within the team. Leaders have a responsibility to build a trusting environment that allows members to act with confidence. The Framework Of Team Building Part of…
Businesses, non-profits and government agencies behave something like living organisms. They are not alive but neither are they lifeless. In the eyes of the law, companies are considered people, albeit in a limited and legalistic way. In a more fundamental way, your organization is alive in the sense that all of the people who are…