Something’s in the air

There’s something in the air and it’s not just that crisp smell of a Canadian fall.  I’m noticing more than the usual reflection on what’s not working in organizations and how to fix it.  And, there’s not just more reflection, it seems deeper and maybe even profound.

Many of the themes are very familiar for those of you who follow this blog and/or my friends at CommScrum:

• Think and act from the inside-out.
• Take a system rather than a functional or professional view
• Stop thinking that communications is about crafting and pushing messages
• Get out of your cubicle, off the executive floor and learn from employees and others outside your function/profession
• Empathize.  Bring a deep human understanding to your profession.

Have I missed any?

Today I followed a talk that brings many of these ideas together and takes us someplace new.  Standby.

Tags: Behaviour change, Creating meaning, Cultural norms, Culture change, Disciplined approach, Relationship, Trust