As we move forward with the 2020 Vision, tackling the plethora of ‘pieces parts’ inherent in this initiative, we often get tangled up in the detail and lose sight of purpose and intent.  To be expected and understood.  As that happens, the cry for transparency increases.  Again, to be expected and understood.

However, it occured to me today that often when people ask for greater transparency that we interpret that as a cry for more forms and frequency of communication.  although that may be true, I believe it is also a wish that those communicating would be more frank and candid.  People want information to be direct, straightforward, and open.  Without apparent candor, people begin to think others are being deceptive.

The truth of the matter, I believe, is people are being invited to explore unrealized opportunities or options for working together in order to achieve the envisioned future.  The perceived ‘deception’ is an honest attempt to not ‘lock and load’ prematurely but to provide space for innovation and new ideas to emerge.

What I do know, without a doubt,  is this is hard work full of emotion and passion.  It is the emotion and passion, however, that will carry us forward.