Hidden agendas!
Senior management has to work on mutual trust cutting across functional boundaries. Some people participate in discussions with hidden agendas, mostly with selfish and corrupt intent. They withold ideas if they feel they won't get credit or recognition. In the process quality of decisions and their implementation suffers. Any tips for dealing with such people? Thanks in advance for your inputs.
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Unfortunately, I've known a few people like this and can't say that I have a tried and true way to deal with them. Luckily, they don't seem to last long in one place. Perhaps the best strategy is to maintain your own leadership style and reputation for honesty and openness.
Your problem is not new. You should read Microcosmographia Academica (link below) by F. M. Cornford, writen in 1908. This is an excellent treatise on four classes of politicians. Cornford promotes a course of action similar to Kevin's below. You don't have to stand alone against those you think are a problem. You can be part of a group that gets things done the right way.
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Valerie L.
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I believe in an open and inclusive workplace where everyone's ideas and suggestions are considered has to be part of the culture of an organization. Breeding a repressive culture takes time. It is the result of insecurity on the part of some who feel they must protect their ideas or someone else will take credit. If those ideas are acknowledged honestly and implemented or not depending on a variety of circumstances, then that person can feel a valued part of the team. If everyone feels they can contribute toward an end goal and their participation is appreciated and recognized, a healthy relationship is established.
This has worked for me in my own business with employees, within a volunteer organization and with interns participating in projects.
I hope this is helpful.
Jimmy J.
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Hi - a nice simple answer to these sessions I have used in the past in many situations - has been triple NCR (no carbon required) paper, where the idea suggested is on the top sheet to management, the middle sheet to central files and the bottom sheet is kept by the contributor (stamped & dated) by the person responsible for the central file. This means that even if a duplicate suggestion has been made then all contributors get recognition. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that an idea to improve a system can be found by more than one person on or around the same time, particularly if they feel that the current system needs modified. If you want some more suggestions - contact me with the specific detail. Jimmy
