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<br /> e . <br /> Richard Reff <br />.. Word describing Executive Staff <br /> - Open <br /> . I describe Executive Staff as open because it was the <br /> fITst thing I felt when I came to work for the City of <br /> La Porte. The staff continues to have this open <br /> attitude about it that I feel is the reason why it is <br /> successful. I have participated in a number of <br /> meetings in which there seemed to be a closed <br /> attitude. In that environment there is no honest or <br /> real exchange of information or communication. <br /> That attitude encourages withdrawing from the <br /> group, protection of personal agendas, closed minds <br /> to new concepts and suggestions. <br /> . I feel that the open attitude of the Executive Staff <br /> encourages communication, interaction, support, and <br /> willingness to try something new or innovative. It is <br /> that element that facilitates the staff in becoming a <br /> team that is supportive of each other and the goals of <br /> the City. It encourages its members to be aware of <br /> other issues within the City and how each may be <br /> able to assist the other. This open attitude allows for <br /> exchange of thought, without fear of ridicule. To me, <br /> it is the key element to allow for the other aspects of <br /> the staff to work. <br />