Being and Living with "Multiversity"
Are differences more of a liability than an asset in the
organization? Are certain people, ideas or feelings less heard or understood? Is there a
need to fit in and act like the dominant culture, what ever that may be in the room right
now? "Multiversity" is a multidimensional approach to diversity.
We acknowledge differences of all kinds and the tendency to go with what is popular
or familiar is directly and positively surfaced and shifted, through a systemic, whole
brain approach.
Building Collaborative Decision-making
Does empowerment means everyone is included in every decision?
Is there confusion about autonomy and connection? Has trust in
decision-making eroded? Does it take seemingly forever to make a decision or is the pace
so fast that there is no time to include key stakeholders in key decisions? TURNING
CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES increases the organizations ability to clarify
its network of decisions and include the whole system without including every person
in every decision. Key stakeholders are turned on for leading, not
turned in for making unilateral or isolated decisions.
Creating a Safe to Talk Environment
Does the word fear come up when talking about speaking your truth
in the organization? Is there silent or verbal reprimanding for unorthodox approaches or
ideas? Do people feel that it is punishing to challenge the status quo? Do leaders fully
hear all news with open mindedness?