Dysfunctional Kisses

Dysfunctional things dupe.

Enemies will deceive.

But only friends can betray.

Member care is not just about development or restoration.
There is a key in-between dimension--protection.

Development---------Protection----------Restoration

Good member care helps to protect us from things like dysfunction (inlcuding our own). But nothing can totally protect us, especially from the negative consequences when deception and betrayal seek us out. Doing mission/aid well requires our being vulnerable: including the possiblity of being duped by the deceiving promises of an enemy or the betraying kisses of a friend.
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We protect ourselves by our commitment to good practice: transparency, accountability, sound judgement, and promoting the well-being of one another. We do good practice even if it inconveniences us. We act with integrity even if there are dire consequences.
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Reflection and Discussion
Creatively connect the thoughts above and the quotes below:
**Kiss me, you fool.
**Betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss?

Team Resiliency--Mutual Accountability

Mutual accountability is a core part of healthy teams, even as various forms of accountability are a core part of healthy organisations.

“Members of great teams improve their relationships by holding one another accountable, thus demonstrating that they respect each other and have high expectations for one another’s performance” (Lencioni, 2002, p. 213).

Further, Stalhlke and Loughlin (2003, p. 34) in Governance Matters describe 'confusing forgiveness with accountability' as being one of the 'seven deadly sins' of organisations.

"Symptoms
Accountability mechanisms are poorly defined, not used, or don't exist.
Poor performance or behaviour is tolerated, treated with understanding and forgiveness.
Annual performance reviews are rare or non-existent--especially at the board level.

Results
Successful staff and volunteers are not affirmed.
Weak staff and volunteers are not supported or redirected.
When forgiveness fails to produce change in unacceptable performance and behaviour, judgement and unfair dismissal may follow, with accountability and redirection not happening."

Questions for Reflection/Conversation:
What types of accountability are part of your team (formal and informal)?
How might peer accountability be difficult on multi-cultural teams?
Other items to talk about?