I promise I will… [Matt's Idea Blog]

…not try to sell you

I will look for ways to help you, esp. before we work together (if ever)

…not work with you if I don’t think I can help

and I’ll be very clear about it, even if we disagree

…not worry about “giving away the farm” to you

I know that sharing genuinely useful information always pays off

…be genuinely curious about your work

and have fun getting to know you

…continually absorb and synthesize the best ideas from my field

and share them freely with you

…respect you, your work, your organization

no exceptions

…treat our relationship as confidential

no exceptions

…be attuned to where we are in the process

and we’ll change gears or take a short walk

…notice anything that may hamper our project

and tell you immediately

…give you every reason to trust me

and no reasons not to

…take responsibility for my mistakes

and apologize with humility

…see opportunities to apply my skills, knowledge, and experience to help you

regardless of where that ends up being

…support and encourage you during our project

and long after

…not judge where your self management skills currently are

hey - we’ve none of us been taught this stuff

…push back when needed

but tactfully and within reason

…sometimes send bulky bumpy delightful packages

Original post here: Matthew Cornell

31 January 2008 | consulting, integrity | Comments