The Real Meaning Of Transparency

A truly transparent approach must go both (actually, all) ways. That means: no one’s goals, targets or outcomes are shrouded in secrecy.

Managers should amplify information, particularly the enterprise’s direction and each employee’s role and responsibilities in advancing it forward. 

Committing to transparency over visibility requires a high degree of leadership vulnerability. Leaders have to share the good news with the bad, own misguided decisions and force hard conversations. At times, they must be willing to admit failure.