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Blog #2: BUILDING TRUST: The Golden Goose

13/8/2020

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The story of the Golden Goose describes three brothers and their approach to sharing some of their food and drink with an old man / dwarf in the woods. The youngest brother, who is described as a simple fellow is the only one of the three who offers to share his meal. His generosity earns him favours with the old man who leads the brother to a tree where therein is hidden a golden goose. Through a series of events the golden goose leads the brother to a princess and she of course becomes his wife, with the inference that they all live happily ever after.
While the story may be perceived to be a little outdated in its style, the value of building trust remains as important in 2020 as it did in the Brothers Grimm’s age of writing.
Trust is built on a range of repeatable behaviours. At the core these are about replicating consistency, transparency, generosity, and reliability.  
Trust is about demonstrating competency and commitment and connection.
These ‘ground’ rules can be translated into the workplace through the intentional creation of:
  • open and clear processes,
  • a willingness to be benevolent,
  • finding common ground,
  • creating a sharing culture,
  • applying a lens of curiosity to situations and
  • consistency in behaviour and action.
Like our ‘simple fellow’; trust is most effective when it is uncomplicated and obvious, and is supported by a positive reputation. Trust is strengthened when a person’s vulnerability is protected and nurtured by another.  When people see these actions in others, even if they do not articulate them per se, their trust quotient in the person and process increases.
Trust is inherently about consistent, transparent and open behaviour and without it, your chances of obtaining the golden goose are much diminished.
 
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Blog #1: Engagement: a promise or a battle?

4/7/2020

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In 1620 engagement meant "formal promise". This meaning expanded in the 1660s to include "a battle or fight between armies or fleets". I certainly prefer the former meaning. Yet, I've known organisations who viewed engagement more like a battle. A battle to maintain power. A battle to maintain the internal thinking of an organisation. A battle to defend decisions already made. Thankfully, this view is changing.
More and more, engagement is a promise about the level of involvement in decision making on offer. Being clear about that promise is often the most difficult aspect of engagement. Your promise might be to share information about a decision already made. It may extend to empowering others to make a decision. No matter your intentions, honesty up front, saves a tonne of heartache anguish down the track.

Engagement is important to everyone. Governments, organisations, communities. Collaboration around decision making builds stronger and more sustainable societies. With more voices and perspectives heard, decisions will be more robust and enduring.

Whichever definition you prefer, it's clear that 'engagement' has an outcome in mind. It is never an end in itself. At the very least it can build better relationships with communities and stakeholders.
 
Your attitude and approach to engagement helps achieve that outcome. It can determine whether you are keeping a promise or preparing for war.

Promise or battle? It's always your choice.

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Welcome to Strategic Innovators

4/7/2020

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Strategic Innovators is a collaboration between Innovative Influences and Strategic Matters that each work to build capability in people. Our aim is to unlock the potential in people, communities and organisations. We are engagement strategists, team builders, change agents, facilitators and critical thinkers. We hope you enjoy reading our collective thoughts and ideas over a broad range of topics.
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    Strategic Innovators is a collaboration between Innovative Influences and Strategic Matters that each work to build capability in people. We hope you enjoy reading our thoughts and ideas over a broad range of topics.

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