As the name suggests, Transparency written by Warren Bennis, Daniel Goleman and James O’Toole, focuses on the concept of honest and accurate information that flows from the top down and the bottom up. The authors contend that information must flow freely throughout an organization that has internalized a culture of trust for it to be truly effective. It is the level of trust among people that determines the type and quality of information they will share with each other. In order to instill trust, the information must be relevant and timely so as to truly capitalize on the talents of all stakeholders. Therefore, an organization must be transparent with the people who work for it in order to be transparent to the people that support it. It is leaders who must cultivate and support this culture of trust and openness as this is a critical aspect to the success of an organization.
For most organizations, perception is reality. That reality is often derived from the communications that are imparted. In relation to schools and school systems what and how things are communicated to s...
Only now is evidence emerging testifying to the fact that much of the criticism leveled at public schools is exaggerated and misplaced. It is easy to forget that schools reflect what is happening in society, not cause it. Schools of today have recently shown that they are performing better than ever. Unfortunately, the traditional challenges confronting schools have increased dramatically and broadly as the world and students have changed. Now schools are facing drastic change -- necessary change that must take place quickly so students are able to cope in a dramatically changing world of the future. All of the criticism creates fear in teachers and administrators rather than a desire to embrace change.
After reading chapter three Alternatives to Self-Disclosure I have concluded a benevolent lie is when someone manipulates the truth to benefit the situation, but not with the intentions of harming anyone in the process. This type of lie is better known as the harmless little white lie that is intended to protect those we tell them too. Learning about this topic pointed out how often it happens without notice, for example my little girl just lost her front teeth and asked me if she will look pretty for her school pictures. My reply was “You’re going to be the most beautiful girl in the world!” Don’t get me wrong, she is beautiful to me no matter what, but not to the world. I just want her to have self-confident in her smile. The most common
The general meaning of transparency implies openness, or see-through, which is then applied to socio-politics with regards to accessing information and governmental records to better enable knowledge sharing and accountability. Finel and Lord (1999) define transparency as legal, political, and institutional structures that make internal information about a government and society available to actors both inside and outside of domestic political systems. According to Ann Florini (1998; 2002; 2008), transparency is the opposite of secrecy and a choice encouraged by changing attitudes about what constitutes appropriate behavior. Gupta (2008) and Mason (2008) further highlight the complex, contested, and important nature of transparency as a tool
Two key concepts are behind the model. First, trust is built through the disclosure of information about oneself. Secondly, through constructive feedback from peers and subordinates, leaders can learn about themselves and deal with personal problems or faults. This feedback, if given in a constructive manner, can help organizations build teamwork and create...
Organizational trust is necessary for businesses, as it benefits both the organization and its stakeholders; a stakeholder being an employee, customer, supplier, or bondholder. In Cheney (2009) reading, he referenced three major communication levels in terms of communication related situations, two of which being deception and concealment. Mistrust in an organization occurs when there is isolation, self-interest, and self-preservation; deception and concealment are a part of a lack of communication that can lead to issues and crisis situations. There is an importance to communicate to develop trust, trust is a necessary component of human life that facilitates cooperation and organization. There are three subcategories of trust (trusting beliefs) that Kodish (2017), highlights in her article that relates to ethical imperatives: competence, integrity, and
The entire community plays an essential role in the growth and development of children within our community. As a school leader, building an inclusive school culture that is open and friendly to all stakeholders using a variety of effective methods is crucial. There is no magic formula to incorporating a positive school culture, much depends on the leadership of the campus. The leadership on campus cultivates the climate providing support and respect for everyone invested in the student’s education.
When implementing change a common vision shared by all is crucial. Leadership is one of the key elements in making this transition. Hall and Hord (2006) describe change as a process, not an event. With the complexity of implementing a school improvement effo...
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Honesty not only encourages open communication between the employer but also with the employees and their co-workers. It typically leads to effective peer team building relationships with in any organization. When workers are honest about the various aspects of their jobs good or bad and need improvement the employer can take the appropriate action and fix certain situations. Employers also have a responsibility to hold up honesty and integrity. Those employers that are open with all of their employees about company policies and changes that affect not just the organization but the employees as well are more trustworthy and tend to have a great employee consistence rate than other employers that do not practice business like
Watson(2001) warned us that if the culture of the school is not hospitable to learning then students achievement can suffer. Fink and Resnick (2001) remind us that School Principals are responsible for establishing a pervasive culture of teaching and learning in each school.
In order to be an effective school, all school personnel must work together in a friendly, caring, polite, and respectful manner. There are a number of positions and employees in a school. “A school is a complex social system, and all the people in it contribute to making it run smoothly” (Kauchak & Eggen, 2014, p. 182). It’s important to acknowledge the contributions of all staff and faculty members. The principal, leader of the school is the ...
All businesses strive to be effective and efficient. Whilst the hallmark of a capitalist economy is self-interest and competition, cooperation is also necessary in order to further efficiency and productivity. For a business to be successful, the people within need to develop relationships amongst each other as well as outside the organization in order to be able to work with one another. These relationships are a function of trust. Trust is the reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing. Therefore building trust is a vital step towards maintaining and promoting business efficiency. However, in terms of business ethics, the sole purpose of the use of trust is to promote business efficiency.
We have a responsibility to cultivate a sense of community and belonging. The quote, “It takes a village to raise a child”, rings true in so many ways. Education is a collaborative effort that needs leadership and a strong vision. Co-operation among all stakeholders is essential. A community is an essential extension of a school. Relationships between a school and its’ community, whether educational, entrepreneurial, co-operative or charitable, should not just be encouraged but pursued.
One thing is certain to tear apart friends, families, and even nations. It is the failure to show honesty at any time or place. Some may define honesty as the quality of being upright and fair; honest. Anybody can be fair, but it takes a special person to do the right thing. A truthfully honest person will tell the truth no matter what the consequences may be. Honesty can build relationships, solidify someone’s trust in you, and will affect you in the future for the better.