Community
Community of Communities
“A sense of belonging is what keeps people in communities . . . The hallmark of a strong community is when its members feel that they belong.” — Jono Bacon Within communities, interactions naturally segment into One to many (announcements, speakers, updates) One to few (group conversations) One to one (private conversations) Communities need each […]
Rethinking Accountability
“People will be accountable and committed to what they have a hand in creating.” — Peter Block Many of us know or remember the feeling of dread preceding an annual review. Sitting at my desk, I would go through a mental checklist of perceived failures along with my planned response for each one. Regardless of […]
Rules vs. Principles
“Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.” – Franklin Delano Roosevelt Partnerships, organizations, and communities operate best when there are agreements in place. The default agreement is a set of rules because we assume that clear and straightforward rules function best. Rules promote safety and equality. They can function well in offering protection and leveling […]
Technology is Not the Answer
“To reap the full benefit of social technologies, organizations must transform their structures, processes, and cultures: they will need to become more open and nonhierarchical and to create a culture of trust. Ultimately, the power of social technologies hinges on the full and enthusiastic participation of employees who are not afraid to share their thoughts […]
The Value of Community
“But in practice master plans fail – because they create totalitarian order, not organic order. They are too rigid; they cannot easily adapt to the natural and unpredictable changes that inevitably arise in the life of a community.” — Christopher Alexander New research confirms that organizations that are advanced in their use of communities are […]
