Philosophy & Ethics

Philosophy

We believe in the acorn approach to life, learning and growth. As an individual you are gifted with unlimited potential. The way to make potential flourish is to find the environment which best supports its growth.

We believe that the biggest resources available to corporations are human beings. Getting the best out of yourself as an individual or from the group is often challenging.

We provide the tools and the environment in which people can get the best out of themselves.

• We believe in focusing the individual’s creativity to benefit themselves and their organisations ability to grow.


• We believe that growth and success of the business and the individual are inextricably linked.


• We believe businesses have unlimited resources hidden in their people.


• We believe all problems can be solved by people.


• Every individual has extraordinary value and wants to contribute.


• The power of a focused group has exponential creativity, problem solving skills and opportunity.


• Harnessing the power of the individual improves the quality of life of the individual and the business.

Values

• We believe in the inherent value of the individual and the collective wisdom of the group.


• We strive to help the group make the best use of the contributions of each of its members.


• We set aside our personal opinions and support the group's right to make its own choices.


• We believe that collaborative and cooperative interaction builds consensus and produces meaningful outcomes.


• We value professional collaboration to improve our profession.

Ethics

• Client Service -- we are in service to our clients, using our facilitation and coaching competencies to add value to their work.


• Conflict of Interest -- we openly acknowledge any potential conflict of interest.


• Group Autonomy -- we respect the culture, rights, and autonomy of the group.


• Processes, Methods and Tools -- we use processes, methods and tools responsibly.


• Respect, Safety, Equity and Trust -- we strive to engender an environment of respect and safety where all participants trust that they can speak freely and where individual boundaries are honoured. We use our skills, knowledge, tools and wisdom to elicit and honour the perspectives of all.


• Stewardship of Process -- we practice stewardship of process and impartiality toward content.


• Confidentiality -- we maintain confidentiality of information.


• Professional Development -- we are responsible for continuous improvement of our facilitation skills and knowledge.