Openness

Being open is the ability to talk freely about needs, feelings and concerns in the workplace.  It is also about being receptive to new ideas and feedback.

Sharing information, feelings and concerns builds trust and is a primary key in any venture, activity or project  involving more than one person.

Openness also ensures that people are kept infomed of issues as they arise and that everyone receives current knowledge about an ever-changing situation.

Lack of openness can create mis-trust, lead to hidden agendas and be detrimental to the team, attitude, work and productivity.

This activity looks at what Openness is, why it matters, the key indicators and behaviours associated with Openness and includes suggestions for improvement at the individual and team levels.