Week 7: Using informal mechanisms to build and maintain trust – Part A: Common values, norms & goals

In this series we’ve examined types of trust, the benefits of high-trust partnerships, the role of goodwill in trust building and how formal governance mechanisms can foster or impede trust building. Now we turn our attention to governance by trust, a direct form of informal governance. This week, we’ll tackle relational governance in three bites: norms,Continue reading “Week 7: Using informal mechanisms to build and maintain trust – Part A: Common values, norms & goals”

Dr. Seuss Day: A Leadership Lesson for Every Hour

Yes, this is a recycled post. Let’s say it’s in honour of Earth Hour tonight. I realized that I forgot to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday earlier this month and thought I’d dust off this classic post from my early blogging days. Please feel free to submit your own favourite quotes. I love to learn. The moreContinue reading “Dr. Seuss Day: A Leadership Lesson for Every Hour”