Operating agreements permit open, honest and direct communication and support a rapid resolution when discord arises. People in a Truthful Organizations strive for greater self-awareness. They understand people do not always behave in open, non-manipulative, truthful ways. Sometimes people try to control and manipulate others, at other times, they feel powerless and unwilling to accept responsibility for themselves. When people are more aware, they can be more intentional and less prone to volatile reactionary behaviors.
Teams are a part of every organization.
How they participate, make decisions and deal with obstacles are critical to overall team performance. Teams are more than a group. Team skills are learned behaviors that must be practiced. In order to achieve real interdependence, team members must move beyond simple cooperation and everyday civility. Real teamwork rests on artful skills of dialogue, negotiation, and contracting as well as the ability to recognize and resolve conflicts when they arise.