Answers Part 5 submitted by

David Jenkins

I look for opportunities to deepen my understanding and insightConsistently
I believe that people are more than their work and I am spiritually emotionally and socially considerateConsistently
I take time to think about work and the changes happening around usConsistently
I see how the work done today affects work that may be required tomorrowConsistently
I consider and discuss how decisions and actions could affect other work groupsConsistently
I share information and listen to others to make better decisionsConsistently
I pay attention to local and international current affairs which impact our businessConsistently
I take time to understand the rest of our businessConsistently
I look for ways to improve our business processes and for reducing siloesConsistently
I am very aware listen really well and notice important clues that are not obvious to othersConsistently

Please provide examples of how you demonstrate systems thinking and sense-making ability in your career

(Approx 100-300 words)

I have an annual ritual of reading good to great and atomic habits given each time I do it I've had great outputs that when applied have made positive impacts to our business and bought multiple copies of the book for our team so they are on the same page and understand the rational for the optimsation in changes and adaptations. This year inspired by these changes we have a major pivot that would unlock a totally new set of opportunities for our business and team members where we'd (in a nutshell) buy certain ecommerce businesses and rather than just working for them, own them and create multiples in returns that we could never achieve simply operating as an agency, staff would have a profit share in this and we'd unlock a new capability in how we show the team value.

We flattened our structure long ago and keep a town hall meeting as a standing feature each week to totally disolve silo's without making our team generalists in the craft.

We operate and service markets around the world and keep notable movements and changes as part of weekly feedback in the aforementioned weekly sessions we hold (company wide)

We encourage and create time for our team to take sabbaticals and explore their own spirittuality and beliefs its so important. Where they comfortable to we create space to share insights and encourage responsible dialogue that doesn't exclude banter so we never get too serious but show respect.

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