Discussion: Transparency in the Workplace

It is not a surprise that "transparency" is a topic of discussion these days in all sectors--for-profit, nonprofit and government. It is an essential quality of organizational and leadership integrity. So...

• What factors are causing transparency to be stressed as a critical organizational and professionally quality?

• What does it mean to be transparent as an organization, a manager and a staff employee?

• What does it mean to be transparent in business dealings and in creating and maintaining business/workplace partnerships?

• What are the underlying principles and values that guide organizations and the professionals in being transparent (e.g., trustworthiness, honesty, etc.)? Why are these values important and how are they connected to being transparent?

• How can transparency become more an intrinsic value in today's organizations--for-profit, nonprofit and government--and in the business arena in general?