The effectiveness of our decision-making and group working depends on our collective culture. The following principles were suggested by Enspiral and are felt to be a useful starting point:
- Share your genuine and honest views and opinions.
- Be succinct and clear in your communication.
- Ensure your contributions also leave space for equitable participation from others.
- Practice empathy and ask questions. Listen to understand, not to find fault.
- Actively engage in order to help the group make progress.
- Be prepared to have your mind changed - don’t be overly attached to your ideas.
- Consciously embrace diverse perspectives to reveal blind spots.
- Ask for help if you are not adequately engaged or don't understand an issue.