Today we are going to learn why transparency has benefits, and the steps associated in building a culture of openness.

Being transparent is telling someone that you're trusting them with the information.

Steps to productivity and accountability

"The more transparent an organization is, the healthier and more productive it's going to be and the less trouble it's going to get into," says leadership expert Warren Bennis.

People do not like surprises and want to exist in a work environment that allows one to have greater clarity of thought –

Resolve problems together

Keep divisions to a minimum by starting small

One rubric at a time

What happens in many organizations is the lack of defining quality.

Preview each rubric individually and define the meaning of each statement.

Then create an opportunity for input through group dialogue, consensus and value ratings.

Select one area Review Rubric Design the Needs Assessment Format Make it a live & track events

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be deliberate about the schools profile and concerns – as it pertains to individual schools and collectively as a district

openly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the “why” of the needs.

allow everyone to openly share the perspectives and opinions

transparency allows relationships to mature faster,

openness can potentially avoid misunderstandings that can fuel unnecessary tension

Relationships don’t truly begin to take shape until a problem is encountered and resolved together.

Efficient problem solving +the ability to build teams easier + the development of authentic relationships +trust = higher levels of performance.