Andrew Mina

I firmly believe that organisational transparency doesn’t remove confidentiality. But in fact, when transparency is done well, it strengthens confidentiality, ensures we are clear about what we share, and helps determine what we don’t share. It also creates clear checkpoints at every level of the organisation before we share information publically.

An organisation pursuing to have a culture of transparency does not equal that everyone should know everything. When an organisation is making a decision, it needs to know which stakeholders to engage, understand who needs to be consulted due to their experience or skills. But organisational transparency doesn’t give everyone the right to a ‘seat at the table’ or share their opinions.

Transparency requires that at every level of the organisation, trust is being built, reinforced, and maintained. That when information is shared, people know:

A) whom to ask their questions too
B) where to seek more information
C) that it is the best decision
D) not being involved in the decision making is not negative

“The single most important ingredient in the recipe for success is transparency because transparency builds trust.”

Denise Morrison

Transparency should never be taken for granted. For when it is misused it can be taken away. It is also not a sign of weakness, but the opposite. Transparency is a sign of strength, confidence and valuing the team.

What are your thoughts on transparency?