People Belief
Individuals are both independent from and dependent on their teams and organisations. Human beings are interdependent. Given the right environment (safety, respect, diversity and inclusion) and a motivating purpose, it is possible for trust and self-organisation to arise. For this to happen, it is necessary to treat everyone with unconditional positive regard.
“Bring Your Whole Self” has been an increasingly popular theme in recent years but do we really want to share everything about ourselves with colleagues at work? What started as a genuine attempt to support greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace, has too often become a glib phrase with an implied expectation of openness. This ends up being no more authentic than leaving yourself at home. So where’s the right balance for people to be open and honest without feeling exposed?