The Anthropy Charter responds to the discussions of emerging and established leaders and the need for a new kind of leadership to inspire fresh thinking. We have taken consensus thinking from Anthropy22 to define a charter for dynamic stewardship, which we encourage Anthropists to commit to by signing below.
[an-thro-pist]
Noun
A person who shares Anthropy’s ambition, adopts the Anthropy Charter and is committed to collaborating with others to apply it’s principles to build a positive, sustainable, equitable, and successful future. An authentic optimist and advocate who uses their influence and leadership position for good.
Adjective
of, relating to, characteristics of the Anthropy charter principles.
We can influence all that is around us; our organizations and businesses, our communities, the natural and built environments, national institutions, cultural heritage, laws, and traditions. These belong to future generations, and leaders must ensure their sustainability and preservation. This requires leaders to embrace a spirit of stewardship and responsibility to future generations, where we can preserve the unique qualities that make Britain what it is. To be successful, such stewardship cannot be about maintaining the status quo. It is about identifying new thinking and innovations in order to be better stewards. We term this ‘Dynamic Stewardship’ and fundamental to this are three over-arching principles which we call upon all leaders, as ‘Anthropists’, to embrace:
Anthropy promotes values-based human kindness as a crucial quality for leaders. We must treat people, other species, and the natural world with consideration and respect. It is through kindness that we activate all the other charter points; by fostering positive rela-tionships towards a more harmonious society. Human-centric thinking and shared values, ensure leaders prioritize what is best for humanity as well as the well-being of the planet and other beings. Such leadership sets aside differences and works towards what can be agreed upon. Anthropists measure their attitudes towards conflict, act to find common ground and promote sustainable and meaningful outcomes.
A quality characterized by compassion, generosity, and a willingness to help others, as well as be compassionate to the planet and all species which occupy it. We treat all beings and the natural world with consideration and respect. Kindness is of the utmost importance in helping us all create a harmonious and supportive future. Above all else, it helps us activate the whole charter, building trust and fostering positive relationships.
Anthropy was thus named to reflect placing people and their needs at the centre of the agenda. This is not to prioritize humanity over other species, but to adopt the ethos that what is best for humanity should be best for the planet and other living beings. We adopt this human centric approach to create more sustainable and meaningful outcomes.
We encourage collaboration between leaders and organizations who may have previously had strained public relationships. Instead of perpetuating conflict, we promote setting aside differences, to work from a basis of shared values and identifying what can be agreed on. We measure our own attitudes to conflict including via social media and to act as Anthropists in reaching out to find common ground and shared values.
We adopt meaningful collaboration and long-term thinking recognizing that short-term, narrow thinking can hinder progress. Collaborating with multiple stakeholders, even if they require more time to realize results, allows leaders to be more likely to address the root issue rather than only offering temporary relief. Cross-sector collaboration is crucial for effective problem-solving, even among organizations that may have differing opinions. Meaningful discourse, countering negative public dialogue, promoting civility and diverse perspectives, is a critical component as an effective leader. We lead by example in honest and respectful debate, while also addressing intolerance, intimidation, and abuse in all its forms.
Short-term thinking hinders progress and effective solutions. It may give immediate benefit to those involved but only leads to temporary relief instead of addressing the root issue. We take a longer-term perspective and encourage solutions that require collaboration and agreement among multiple stakeholders, even if success requires more time.
We consider the next and future generations, making decisions which set wheels in motion for continual improvement.
Finding new thinking and problem-solving initiatives requires us to collaborate across sectors. This may involve organizations that compete or have differing opinions, but in today’s complex challenges, it is important to recognize the need to set aside vested interests to achieve systemic change and be prepared for shared learning from sources that may not previously have come together.
We denounce negative public dialogue, the trend for divisive public discourse and the decline in respectful debate. We promote civility and an appreciation for diverse perspectives as a critical component for 21st Century leadership. We promote behaviours that address intolerance, intimidation, and abuse in all its forms, and that inspire citizenship, accountability and taking action towards improvement. Anthropists must lead by example to maintain a space for honest and respectful debate.
As leaders, we embrace cross-sector interaction, recognizing that the skills and qualities for the 21st Century are universal to all. Leaders are encouraged to apply their skills beyond their professional roles, as widely as possible for common good. We recognize the importance of identifying communities of interest to spark innovation and drive positive change. Encouraging such a wider approach to leadership will promote action that enhances the chances of an individual maximising their ability to make an impact. Effective leadership requires a learning disposition – being prepared to listen and learn from various quarters, go beyond boundaries to better understand the world and navigate its shared challenges.
The skills of and leadership qualities needed for the 21st century are universal to all sectors. As such we apply our skills not just in our professional roles, but also in civic roles. These may be as volunteer board members of public bodies, councillors or magistrates to illustrate just a few.
Communities of interest spark innovation and drive positive change. Anthropy showcased how collaboration among leaders and organizations with diverse interests can have benefits, by encouraging unconventional approaches and facilitating partnerships. We foster such communities, promoting action that can enhance the chances of impactful change.
Successful leaders maintain a learning disposition. By adopting this attitude and being prepared to be a ‘key-note listener’ as well as a ‘key-note speaker’, our ability to understand the world and navigate challenges is enhanced. Anthropy identified that effective leadership for the 21st Century required listening and learning leading to greater understanding.
Being an Anthropist and joining in the Anthropy activities represent the adoption of what is in effect an ‘attitude’. We ask you to commit to using this attitude in every conversation you take part in and every decision you make.
By signing the form, and committing to our Charter, you will gain access to our Anthropy Network on LinkedIn to connect with other leading Anthropists to inspire a better Britain.
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