What psychotherapy can teach organisations and senior managers about creating a safe space for truthfulness. I recently had the chance to talk to a group of around 25 psychotherapists and counsellors about truthfulness in organisations. I was particularly interested to hear what they had to say, from their perspective, about the conditions that enable …
Improving organisation performance by telling the truth Mayvin Chair Tony Fraser, Geraldine Haley and Anna Fraser have been working together developing a book on truthfulness in organisations. At our latest Mayvin Community event, Tony and Geraldine investigated the idea of skilful honesty with OD professionals from public sector organisations, NGOs and the private sector. The …
It’s time senior leaders put real effort into making it safe for others to tell them the truth Can you please ‘fix him’? I get asked as I’m sitting opposite the COO of an international bank, referring to a business division head who staff experience as aggressive and abrasive. My first question is: “Does he …
An exit interview is a powerful source of information about how people feel about their job, their boss, their colleagues, the organisation and the work. It is completely understandable that someone will not be completely honest about these things when, as an employee, their current livelihood and future career could be at risk. Mayvin Chair Tony …
How organisations can thrive by focusing on truthfulness in an increasingly deceitful world Politicians are discovering that when the real world does not appeal to voters, many will turn to people who tell them attractive lies. So political leaders feel encouraged to knowingly mislead people – telling them what they want to hear. It’s …
I have been wondering whether being economical with the truth comes at too high a price. It is expensive for people, feeling uncomfortable, shifting in their seats in meetings, looking studiously at papers, and screens, and waiting for a subject to move on. I have always thought of myself as someone who would – within …