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KnowledgeBases > The Writing Successful Grants KnowledgeBase > Element 5 > Activity 2 > Task 2: Build a Trusting Environment

Guideline:

Trust is the foundation for effective personal interaction. Achieving the grant's goals requires trust between the parties involved. Creating the climate of trust starts with the project leader. The resources provided offer guidance for building trust.

Tools Creative Thinking Tools - The Six Thinking Hats

Individual group members often have divergent viewpoints. Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is a system fostering collaboration, increased productivity, creativity, and innovation. The concept enables participants in a discussion to move from the traditional argumentative approach to a collaborative process and fosters a more productive dialog. The document provides an overview of the tool and additional resources about it.

References Building Trust
Building trust involves three dimensions constancy of purpose, sharing information and acknowledging the abilities of others. The document offers some basic attributes that school leaders can practice in building a climate of trust within their schools.
References Great Place to Work Model _EXTERNAL_LINK

Developed by the Great Place to Work Institute, the model identifies three dimensions that comprise the basic components of trust and two that impact workplace relationships. The model may be useful to school leaders in understanding the dynamics of trust in the workplace.

References Turf Issues

Individual group members often have divergent viewpoints. Turf issues can arise between group members and groups within a school, district, or community. This document offers a basic guide for addressing turf issues when they arise.

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