{"id":7078,"date":"2025-04-28T13:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefferd.vitalyn.com\/?p=7078"},"modified":"2025-06-25T14:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T12:07:42","slug":"building-trust-can-be-learned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefferd.vitalyn.com\/en\/management\/building-trust-can-be-learned\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Trust Can Be Learned"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In our fields, adaptability, creativity, and execution speed are key competencies. But none of these strengths can fully express themselves without a climate of trust. Trust is not something given\u2014it is built and nurtured through deliberate mechanisms, and protected daily.<\/span><\/p>\n

And for decision-makers, <\/span>often confronted with the inherent solitude of their role<\/b>, this climate of trust becomes an <\/span>invisible, yet powerful antidote.<\/b> Making decisions often means bearing the burden of strategic choices alone, arbitrating in uncertainty, without always being able to share everything. In this context, trust plays a dual role: it supports teams, but it also <\/span>sustains leaders<\/b>. Being surrounded by collaborators you trust\u2014and who trust you in return\u2014eases this solitude and makes decision-making more serene.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transparency and communication.<\/b><\/h3>\n

Trust begins where transparency becomes the standard. In ultra-fast, digitalized work environments where change is constant, it is essential that employees have access to clear, regular, and honest information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Concretely:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Dare to say when you don’t have all the answers yet. Honesty about uncertainty is more reassuring than opaque silence.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Share business objectives, campaign results, and customer feedback. Employees want to know where the company is headed and why.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Establish transparency rituals: internal newsletters, weekly team check-ins, or monthly open FAQs with leadership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For example, at BlaBlaCar, monthly “All Hands” meetings are broadcast across the entire company, including key figures, to create a direct link between teams and overall strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Autonomy and accountability.<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Autonomy without accountability can lead to confusion. Accountability without autonomy becomes pressure. The true lever of trust is the balance between the two.<\/span><\/p>\n

    When projects are cross-functional (which is often the case in our fields!), micromanagement becomes a brake. You need to set a clear framework, then allow flexibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Concretely:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • State expectations clearly: “here’s the expected outcome, you define the path.”<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Give employees the right to experiment\u2026and to fail.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Let teams choose their tools, their organizational methods, even their schedules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For example, at Alan, teams set their own quarterly OKRs (key objectives), then validated collectively. This develops ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n

      A feedback culture.<\/b><\/h3>\n

      When practiced well, feedback is a powerful tool for creating a climate of psychological safety. It shows that mistakes are allowed, that successes are recognized, and that communication is open in both directions.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Concretely:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Integrate feedback into daily routines, not just during annual reviews.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Favor “real-time” feedback that is specific and solution-oriented.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Train your managers to deliver both constructive and positive feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        For example, at Welcome to the Jungle, “appreciation sessions” are organized regularly, where each team member shares what they valued in their colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Changing rules and mindsets.<\/b><\/h3>\n

        Building trust also means questioning existing processes. Do we really need X hierarchical levels of approval? Are meetings always necessary? Must we absolutely work on-site to “show we’re working”?<\/span><\/p>\n

        Obsolete processes breed distrust. Trust requires modernizing workflows and revisiting certain management beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Concretely:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Experiment with approaches like “reverse mentoring” to break down symbolic hierarchies.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Automate pointless reporting to value analysis and strategy time.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Open decision-making committees to other profiles\u2014younger or more operational ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          For example, at Artefact, strategic decisions are regularly co-created with operational teams through collaborative workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Building trust in your teams is a <\/span>concrete management strategy<\/b>, enacted through visible, structural actions aligned with your talent’s expectations, to unlock the full potential of your employees. But it is also <\/span>silent support<\/b> for those who lead. In a sometimes uncertain work world, trust is that <\/span>quiet strength<\/b> that allows us to navigate doubts, strengthen bonds, and unlock the full potential of both employees and decision-makers alike.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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