What is our motivation to serve?

Relationship is the container that holds our greatest suffering and success. It's the leverage point that shapes culture, influencing our experience of leadership, teamwork and partnership. As such, Bridges Global focuses on relational bridge-building as the means to every viable end. We are motivated by the power of synergy, harmony and peace. Given its ethos of mutual gain, we see authentic collaboration as the highest form of relationship intelligence.

The vision of authentic collaboration cultivates a sense of "unity" in community. This holistic, integrative practice is about working together differently in respecting self, others and Earth. Each is a mirror to the other. Through this lens, we see the interdependent web of life and our unique role. We respond to complex challenges by welcoming different perspectives. We unlearn and relearn how to balance the wants of the individual with group interests. This way of interacting supports the values of reciprocity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Why develop a collaborative culture?

Even with the best of intentions, people can fall into dysfunctional relational patterns that create power struggles, entrenched conflict and adversarial thinking. Authentic collaboration is a heart-centred antidote that appreciates difference, fosters meaningful connection and builds robust partnerships. The outcome leads to courageous communication, curiosity, compassionate listening, deeper trust, inspired action and motivated teams. Developing the art, skill and science of authentic collaboration enriches a culture and unlocks organizational potential.

How do we work?
* We consciously engage to co-create emotional safety so people share power, co-learn and solution-find.
* We access our mind-body-spirit wisdom in listening to what wants to emerge from and through the group.
* We facilitate with compassion in supporting clear intentions, purposeful dialogue and co-owned decisions. 

What makes us different?

* We work on and bridge multiple levels: individual, organizational, culture and systems.

* We balance relationships and results: how we work together matters as much as the outcome.

* We know that perception is key to transformation. Thus, voluntary belief and behaviour change is in our wheelhouse.

* We practice authentic collaboration so people bring more of who they are to the table.

"If we want to go fast, go alone. If we want to go far, go together." African Proverb