How do teams thrive? How can a collaborative approach be sustained? We believe appreciation and building on strengths is very important. Six additional key elements for working together effectively have been suggested by Francesca Gino (click here to read her very recent article). They can be summarised as…
Better listening
Practising empathy
Being more comfortable with feedback
‘Flexing’ leadership
Speaking with greater clarity
Fostering win-win interactions
In the past few days we’ve been in Dublin with three organisations. Firstly, exploring future opportunities with Dóchas, the representative organisation for international NGOs in Ireland. We have been very fortunate to have collaborated with this very important umbrella body for several years.
Next with Enclude, a very dynamic and innovative charity that enables other charities to achieve greater impact through digital transformation. Having recently facilitated the development of a new strategy, we ran a session focused on team development and delivering the strategy.
Finally, we have just started with An Cosán, a remarkable not for profit, that tackles poverty through education, creating pathways for people of all ages to learning, leadership and enterprise. Heydi Foster is the new CEO (pictured below). We previously had the opportunity to contribute alongside Heydi during her time as CEO of Misean Cara. Around 120 An Cosán staff came together to strengthen leadership and teamworking with a focus on organisational culture and managing priorities.
Alice Walker quote: ‘Thank you is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that a lot. Thank you expresses gratitude, humility and understanding.’
Happy Monday!
Lorna, Ian and Rosie