What is aiming high? For some people it would be to earn a six-figure salary. For others it would be to support as many people as they can into university or keep as many young people as possible out of the criminal justice system.
There could be as many definitions of aiming high as there are people in your organisation unless the tone is set by the organisation and the people who work within it. Without clear expectations of what your organisation values and supports, there is likely to be limited progress towards inspired support for your clients and one another.
1. Aiming high is everyone's responsibility. Every member of your leadership team is responsible for upholding high standards. Aiming high as an organisation can only be accomplished if everyone works towards the improvement of standards, support and the service you provide to children, young people and families. A culture of aiming high comes not from mission statements or from motivational posters in the lobby. Instead it comes from honest conversations about what your organisation does, how well it does it and how it can do it better. A culture of aiming high will only grow and thrive if you listen to reality and then make changes based on positive developments rather than blame.
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