We worked together for six years. How was it?

It was a valuable human and professional experience. Finding a colleague you can rely on and who “sees” you for who you are and what you can bring is rare. 

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How would you define me as a professional?

If I were the boss of an organization, I would make you Head of Strategy and Vision: you are ambitious and bring lots of creative ideas to the table. You enjoy a challenge and finding realistic solutions to big problems. At the same time, you are open to dialogue and actively listen to colleagues’ opinions, even if they disagree. Also, you are kind with your words and your actions.

 

How would you define me as a person?

The definition of “practice what you preach”. You care deeply about equality, social justice, and the environment. It shows in how you choose to live your life.

 

What makes you think I could help organizations develop Social Responsibility policies?

You have much experience working in challenging contexts with institutions resistant to change. It is tough to tell the military or the police that they need to make changes and do better, and you did that every day for years and have made your mark on the institutions that have worked with you. With your wealth of lessons learned on enacting transformational change, your diplomatic style, and your strategic thinking, you will no doubt be in the perfect position to advise an organization willing to make impactful commitments. Most importantly, you care a lot, and you expect a lot. If organizations want results, you are the person they should hire.

 

Social Responsibility has a lot to do with transparency and continuous improvement. Would you disclose one of my deficits and explain what I have done to address it?

When I first met you, you focused on your work and only involved yourself a little in other matters within the team because you thought it was not your place. But over the years, I have seen you take space, realize your opinion matters, and can help shape a team's working dynamic for the better.

 

Is there anything else you would like to share? 

Alain does not just want a paycheck. He wants to make a genuine positive impact on people and the environment. What else could you ask for?

We worked together for three years. How was it?

I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with you. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience was unwavering. Your systematic approach to empowering junior team members to take on new responsibilities and shine within the organization left a lasting impact on me. I've learned much from you, both in terms of substantive knowledge and fostering a positive and healthy work environment. 

 

How would you define me as a professional?
The quality that struck me the most is your integrity, a cornerstone of your professional character. I was consistently impressed by your commitment to doing what is right. Your integrity extends to your work, in the sense that you strive to meet the highest quality standards, and to your relationships with colleagues and partners, which you treat with the highest respect and fairness. 

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How would you define me as a person? 
Kind, caring, altruistic, insightful, highly intelligent and analytical, wise, compassionate, incredibly creative, funny, and thinking you will make the world a better place (and honestly, you might well be able to!)

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What makes you think I could help organizations develop Social Responsibility policies? 
I witnessed your exceptional ability to develop comprehensive, evidence-based strategies and action plans aimed at transforming security sector institutions, including police services and penitentiary administrations. In addition, your passion for positive change is a strong driving force for meaningful Social Responsibility initiatives. Finally, your outstanding communication skills and talent for building trust and relationships are invaluable assets, particularly when guiding organizations through change processes. Your ability to engage stakeholders, foster buy-in, and navigate complex transitions make you a valuable resource for any organization striving to make a meaningful impact on society and the environment.
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Social Responsibility has a lot to do with transparency and continuous improvement. Would you disclose one of my deficits and explain what I have done to address it? 
You can get excited and talk a lot sometimes. But you are also very good at listening, and (usually) talk about interesting and relevant things. 

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Is there anything else you would like to share? 
You are among the most professional and committed people I have had the chance to cross paths with. I can only recommend the experience!

We worked together for two years. How was it?
It was great! It may sound a bit "cliché", but I really learned a lot from you. You took the time to guide and train me, and you gradually gave me the space I needed to be independent in my job. This is the attitude I value the most in managers, allowing me to grow professionally. 

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How would you define me as a professional?
The first quality that comes to mind is your commitment. You are not just doing what needs to be done; you are thinking about the best, most impactful, most sustainable things to do to get what we seek. This is what makes you an inspiring professional: your ability to do what you think is most useful and effective to get the desired results despite the obstacles.

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How would you define me as a person?
The first characteristic that comes to mind is your generosity. 

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What makes you think I could help organizations develop Social Responsibility policies?
You are pragmatic and quickly put yourself in other people's shoes. You are able to understand capacities and limitations, and propose very concrete actions to meaningfully advance Social Responsibility commitments. 
You can do it meaningfully because you don't do it for the sake of doing it but because you are genuinely convinced that the proposed actions will improve the organization’s social or environmental impact. 

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Social Responsibility has a lot to do with transparency and continuous improvement. Would you disclose one of my deficits and explain what I have done to address it?

The only deficit I can think of relates to the quality I highlighted before. It is not necessarily a deficit...  You are so committed that you may tend not to let go, despite all the odds. I see it as a strength, but it can be, at times, a weakness. You are good at listening to others though. It is easy for someone to come in and say, “in this case, you should let it go".