http://AuthenticOrganizations.com/harquail/2008/09/17/the-3-inviolable-rules-of-authentic-organizations/ aligning identity, action and purpose Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:08:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://AuthenticOrganizations.com/harquail/2008/09/17/the-3-inviolable-rules-of-authentic-organizations/#comment-123 CV Harquail Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:33:28 +0000 http://AuthenticOrganizations.com/harquail/2008/09/17/the-3-inviolable-rules-of-authentic-organizations/#comment-123 Mark-- It <em>is</em> so easy to be self-deceived-- In the best case, there are insiders and/or processes that help an organization see itself (more) accurately and completely. But, an outsider like a consultant can be a great way to get this feedback. Consultants walk a tight line, I've found, when they want to offer critical feedback yet need to sustain a close relationship with the organization's leadership in order to be heard. The consultant can't be a sycophant, and the organization's leaders have to be receptive. So it's a challenge any way you try to give feedback--- and quite worth it. Thanks so much for your comment. cvh Mark– It is so easy to be self-deceived– In the best case, there are insiders and/or processes that help an organization see itself (more) accurately and completely. But, an outsider like a consultant can be a great way to get this feedback. Consultants walk a tight line, I’ve found, when they want to offer critical feedback yet need to sustain a close relationship with the organization’s leadership in order to be heard. The consultant can’t be a sycophant, and the organization’s leaders have to be receptive. So it’s a challenge any way you try to give feedback— and quite worth it. Thanks so much for your comment. cvh

]]> http://AuthenticOrganizations.com/harquail/2008/09/17/the-3-inviolable-rules-of-authentic-organizations/#comment-122 Mark Goodyear Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:16:07 +0000 http://AuthenticOrganizations.com/harquail/2008/09/17/the-3-inviolable-rules-of-authentic-organizations/#comment-122 # 1 can be pretty tricky because it's so easy to be self-deceived. That's one reason why I really value outside consultants for helping an organization see itself accurately. # 1 can be pretty tricky because it’s so easy to be self-deceived. That’s one reason why I really value outside consultants for helping an organization see itself accurately.

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