OHRN Group Culture

Keeping group purpose, culture and vision for the River in mind

Open, honest and clear communication

Not too many meetings

Having clear roles

Being non-judgemental and providing constructive criticism

Being reasonably informal

Being an adaptable and agile group

Using consensus decision-making

Acts of leadership

Having fun and being enthusiastic

Being creative

Being responsible for self and reflexive

Working with the energy, enthusiasm and skills available

Trusting each other

Being supportive, respectful, and peaceful

Being well facilitated

Making progress

Being open to learning new ways of doing things

Doing what we can

Having no ‘shoulds’, ‘oughts’, or failure

Commitment to learning Iwi priorities

Being efficient with everyone’s time

Encourage a diversity of perspectives – thinking beyond ourselves and bringing other perspectives from the community

Being courteous, listening actively and avoiding interrupting others

Being collaborative