Dysfunction is contagious. It spreads from person to person and from project to project. Unchecked, it is possible for an entire culture to become diseased and still not know it is "sick."
The introduction of inclusionary thinking can halt the spread of dysfunction by exposing the possibility that none of us knows the "truth" and are not likely to discover it on our own.
Functionality thrives among inclusionary thinkers who pose the right questions to obtain the right answers that lead to right choices and better outcomes.
Here are some prime examples:
Assumptions: What conclusions have people come to and what information source did they use?
Opinions: Who has taken a stand; who is still open and what do each of them think should happen next?
Perceptions: What information has been accurately communicated and what still needs to be clarified or corrected?
Expectations: What's the difference between the final or planned outcome and the original intention?
Viewpoints: What views are represented and what views are blocked; by what or by whom?
As inclusionary thinking takes root, those within your circle of influence will realize the importance of suspending action until a mutually satisfying resolution has been achieved.
Note: Restoring functionality ensures a better future.
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