So, what is the elephant? 

• A natural part of being human and the change cycle.

• The unknown, uncertainty and fear are part of the process of growth.

• An awkward moment in time presenting a choice.

• Invaluable data that represents opportunity for new team insight, increased trust, agility and innovation.

• Reflects choices and behaviours.

• What the group accepts.

• Desire and willingness to create change (victim vs empowerment).

• Part of the group's current identity and habits.

• Reflects 'lived' values.

• Limits and constrains our contributions.

• Blocks innovation and growth.

• Adversely affects trust, disclosure, sense of belonging and safety.

It is our shared humanness and what lies under the surface...