Tag: Full transparency
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When Can We Expect Positive Changes?
Something that is crystal clear to me is that conflict arises from problems that are ignored, dismissed, and mismanaged. The solution, no matter the challenge is to face problems head-on and engage in open and honest conversation. That is how we begin restoring trust and confidence with our community.
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Student is sexually assaulted by her teacher
Ashly McGlone, from the Voice of San Diego, reports the “student … was having a sexual relationship with a teacher … when school officials confronted her during her senior year … they were accusatory … They blamed her for protecting him. Even though it was obvious she was troubled, they did not treat her as…
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Put Students First? Disingenuous Rhetoric!
School board trustees are supposed to be apolitical. Trustees are entrusted to serve students’ best interests. However, repeatedly the SDUHSD, San Dieguito Union High School District, school board has clearly failed to Put Students First. As a relentless voice for students and families, and advocate for policies that focus on the achievement and well-being of…
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Why Transparency Leads to Accountability
Story Highlights: A lack of transparency decreases productivity and trust, makes creating smart decisions difficult, and increases liability for organizations. Through ensuring transparency in your organization, you will subsequently hold people accountable for their misconduct and will be able to resolve most problems while they are still small. Through implementing a centralized complaint system, your…
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Transforming Conflict to Build a Trustworthy Organization
“Without trust, we cannot face the difficult challenges in our world today.” -Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General When you think of a trustworthy organization, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do you think of buzzwords like transparency, fairness, or honesty? Maybe you chuckle and think back to a time you worked for…
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If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all! Really?
What can Thumper teach Trump? Did Trump read the story Bambi? I’m not sure if New Yorkers read the story of Bambi, they might have, but certainly did not adopt Thumper’s philosophy. However, San Diegans certainly read it and adopted the philosophy promoted by Thumper’s father. After twenty years in San Diego, I can understand…