GLOSS Issue 23 JULY 2015 | Page 9

is the only way to make sure things work out. This involves making sure everyone is on the same page, ensuring values and goals align. “It’s also about listening to things people are saying – and then doing something about it, which isn’t always easy, particularly when people think things should be done differently.” Yassmin also notes that at the end of the day it’s not about personal agendas, but making sure the value system you’re working within matches the ultimate goal. “Not everyone has the same agenda, so what you’ve got to do is understand everyone’s agenda and align that to what you want to achieve.” Even if everyone has different reasons for being involved, if everyone understands ѡ