11 Admirable Qualities of an Open Organization
11 Admirable Qualities of an Open Organization
By Dennis McCafferty
Unheard Words
The phrase, “because the boss says so,” is never spoken.
Straight Talk
Bad news is delivered immediately and without sugar-coating.
Topic A
Mission statements are incorporated into daily discussions.
Fired Up
At work, people use the same passion words, such as “love” and “excited,” that they use at home.
Merit System
The best ideas win regardless of who comes up with them.
Open Dialogue
There are no barriers to frank discussion, as no one is afraid to bring up an elephant in the room.
Fully Accountable
Leaders are first to admit their mistakes.
Critical Contributions
Employees know precisely how their day-to-day tasks contribute to long-range strategies.
Long Leash
Leaders allow for ambiguity in providing guidance for projects, so team members have room to explore uncharted options and innovate.
New Horizons
High performers are rewarded with new, intriguing assignments, sometimes outside of their usual area of expertise.
Venue Selection
Potentially heated one-on-ones are held in neutral areas such as a conference room or lunch area, not someone’s office.
