Are you trusted at work?

March 9th, 2005 | Posted in Analysis

Notre Dame Business, Magazine of the Mendoza College recently published an article in the Winter 2005 issue about the importance of trust in a company or organization. I typically read this magazine from cover to cover, but this particular article really had an impact on me. Professionally, trust is the most important characteristic of a healthy work life. That is, I value trust and the “social capital” of my department and co-workers above all else.

This article focuses on three key words and their definitions:

• Ability—Possessing the skills to get the job done.
• Benevolence—Caring about the other person.
• Integrity—Adhering firmly to a code of moral or ethical values.

I believe trust is critical to the success and long-term health of a unit, department, division, or organization. It will help get you through periods of stress while providing you with a level of comfort that you are not alone. Personally, I can honestly say that I trust my co-workers. I believe that we each share ability, benevolence, and integrity. This is particularly true when we need each other to perform under pressure.

I clipped part of the article that defines “ability, benevolence, and integrity.” I have it taped to my monitor to remind me each day how imporant these qualities are for the team. Read the article at http://www.nd.edu/~ndbizmag/winter2005/news13.shtml.

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