{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"147 | Unlocking Purpose in Organisations | Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins","description":" In this episode of the Building Better Cultures podcast, Scott McInnes has an insightful conversation with Professor Peter Hawkins, a leading authority in systemic coaching and leadership development. They explore the essential elements organisations need to thrive in the 21st century, emphasising the importance of being purpose-led, stakeholder-centric, and fostering collective leadership. Hawkins discusses the critical role of organisational culture and learning, the dynamics of trust within teams, and the concept of WeQ\u2014collaborative intelligence. The conversation also delves into the nature of connection in leadership and the need for organisations to discover their purpose rather than merely creating it. Hawkins shares practical examples and insights on how organisations can align their efforts to meet the needs of the future, ultimately highlighting the unique contributions that teams can make to drive meaningful change.     Takeaways:  Organisations must be purpose-led, not profit-led.  Stakeholder-centricity is crucial for modern organisations.  Partnership with stakeholders enhances organizational effectiveness.  Teams should be more than the sum of their parts.  Organisational learning must outpace external changes.  Trust is essential, but addressing mistrust is equally important.  WeQ, or collaborative intelligence, is vital for leadership.  Connection in leadership should focus on shared purpose.  Purpose should be discovered, not created.  Organisational culture is shaped by collective patterns.    Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest  02:13 Essential Elements for Organisations in the 21st Century  05:42 The Importance of Purpose in Organisations  08:25 The Role of Organisational Culture and Learning  12:54 Collective Leadership and Team Dynamics  17:16 Trust and Mistrust in Teams  18:42 The Nature of Team Relationships  22:10 The Concept of WeQ and Collaborative Intelligence  23:13 Connection in the Age of Technology  27:40 Understanding and Defining Purpose  31:30 Leading Towards an Evolving Purpose  37:12 The Unique Contribution of Teams and Organisations  39:47 Organisational Culture and Its Habituated Patterns  41:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    Connect with us:  LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Instagram    Connect with Prof. Peter Hawkins:  LinkedIn  |  Website - Personal  |  Website - Company Keywords:  leadership, organisational culture, purpose, collaboration, team dynamics, coaching, stakeholder engagement, collective intelligence, trust, systemic coaching   ","author_name":"Building Better Cultures","author_url":"http:\/\/www.inspiringchange.ie","html":"