COMMUNITY BUILDING
In the new millennium organisations, societies and nations are going to
need much more than intelligent individuals and task focussed teams. What
is going to make the difference between success and failure is the establishment
and maintenance of integrated workplace communities. Like the internet these
communities will be holistically integrated networks that are co-created
and maintained by all its members. In a workplace community people:
- Communicate openly, skilfully and authentically
- Learn how to learn collectively and cooperatively
- Constructively and creatively manage conflicts
- Relate with love and respect and bridge differences with integrity
- Become intrinsically motivated and more productive
- Learn how to pace themselves and avoid burnout
- Explore alternative ways of thinking, imaging and envisioning
For the past 19 years Bruce and his associates have used Cogmotics to
develop workplace communities in families, schools, businesses, organisations
and companies in South Africa. These interventions have done much to promote
and practically implement many of the ideals espoused by Nelson Mandela’s
vision of a rainbow nation.
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