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This really resonated, Denise, especially the way you name the subtle pull toward being right instead of getting it right. So many teams say they value collaboration, yet operate within debate structures that reward advocacy over understanding.
The framing of consultation as a shared pursuit of truth feels like both a mindset shift and a skill gap most organizations haven’t yet addressed. I’m especially interested to see how you bring this into practice, helping teams unlearn those habits without feeling like they’re losing their voice.
Thanks for your insights. Yes, it start with a mindset shift and putting it into practice is not easy. In my next articles I will go into more details how you can approach it. One of the key elements is to create a safe space, which might be challenging especially in larger companies. And there is no real path to change if it’s not supported and lived 100% by top and middle management.
This really resonated, Denise, especially the way you name the subtle pull toward being right instead of getting it right. So many teams say they value collaboration, yet operate within debate structures that reward advocacy over understanding.
The framing of consultation as a shared pursuit of truth feels like both a mindset shift and a skill gap most organizations haven’t yet addressed. I’m especially interested to see how you bring this into practice, helping teams unlearn those habits without feeling like they’re losing their voice.
Thanks for your insights. Yes, it start with a mindset shift and putting it into practice is not easy. In my next articles I will go into more details how you can approach it. One of the key elements is to create a safe space, which might be challenging especially in larger companies. And there is no real path to change if it’s not supported and lived 100% by top and middle management.