ISSUE 6 JULY 2022
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR THEME:
THEY DOUBTED THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
As we work, every day, our story is being written. The incidents and accomplishments, the challenges and the subtle successes, the deep pride in our journey and our passion for the future make our story what it is. It makes us who we are. Something attracted us to the notion of crafting and creating something out of what appeared to be rubble. Those of us who came saw the potential resurgence, and over time, have shaped the way we are recognised and have given life to our reputation as resilient performers, resolute in our commitment to achieving success. In many ways at Heritage, we are walking multiple roads, responding to varied expectations, managing multiple demands. As an organisation, we are able to balance the sometimes conflicting demands of performance, safety and profitability, finding that space in which we address immediate issues and concerns even as we take the long view, conscious of our legacy to future generations. To date, we have set in place the foundations of that legacy – we have turned the company in the direction of a profitable enterprise. We have quieted some of the doubts about our decision to be part of this organisation and its ability to survive and thrive. We are now an organisation that leverages its success to encourage development across communities. We INSPIRE other organisations nationwide, supporting efforts that empower people and build a nation. The space we have created – the space in which we make our contribution – is changing. It is becoming a space in which people believe in themselves, their
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WE BELONG … WE ARE PART OF A WHOLE, A TEAM AND AN ORGANISATION THAT CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND PARTNERSHIP.
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But then, what did they know about us? What do they know about us, even now? Those who think it cannot be done should get out of the way and make room for those who are doing it.
colleagues and partners and the possibilities that lie ahead for all. Are there doubts and concerns? Yes, there are. But the climate at Heritage addresses these in the spirit of innovation, nimbleness and respect. We look at these issues as potential doorways to achieving even more than we have thus far. Our conversations do not linger on the difficulties, but they shift to exploration of solutions. Our language reflects possibility, a sense of 'yes we can'. Our successes to date have revealed our creativity, our determination, our ability to collaborate – we recognise and revel in this. We have become an organisation that demonstrates multiple dimensions of leadership. In-house, our leadership is seen in the ability to influence ourselves, others and the organisation as a whole. It is a space in which we all learn and grow, guiding one another towards the fulfillment of the Heritage Vision. Our mutually supportive working relationships are rooted in respect for all and our individual experiences and contributions.
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