CONTEXT
How does collaboration benefit this specific instance?
MINDSET
Does everyone see why we need to collaborate?
BeHAVIOURS
Do people know what to do in order to collaborate?
CULTURE
How familiar is it for this group to collaborate?
A bit on me…
実るほど、頭を垂れる稲穂かな (minoru hodo, koube wo tateru inoha ka na
One of the benefits of working in different industries and different geographies has been learning to appreciate different points of view. Having never had formal authority (or power?) in my work relationships, I have grooved skills in understanding and, where possible, influencing “toward the common goal.”
NOTE: The translation (from Japanese) of the quote above is:
A rice plant that produces more hangs its head a bit lower.
Where to start
Conceptual
We have a general desire to be better
Please reach out and happy to discuss. When you reach out, please let me know if your concerns are chiefly about context (the fit), mindset (hearts and minds of collaborators), or behaviours (seeing or not seeing what we want).
Practical
we have a specific interaction in mind
There are two broad areas on which to focus:
- Addressing Ambiguity and Complexity, while making Consequence-bearing decisions
- Entering the decision at the correct level (Existential through Trivial)
See WORKSHOPS and STRATEGIC PLANNING
Behavioural
we want to know how we are doing
Please look at the description of Meeting Health Checks:
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