Software firm Nearsoft considers creating constitution to align staff with mission
While the software firm Nearsoft has won a spot again on the 2010 WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces it continues to grapple with how to best align staff with its mission and democratically establish rights and responsibilities, without reverting to the command-and-control model.
Brett Grischo recalls being amazed when he first heard about workplace democracy from WorldBlu founder Traci Fenton during a presentation at an Entrepreneurs’ Organization conference.
Personal freedom, transparent board meetings and open books among democratic practices
When the weather is nice outside, employees at NixonMcInnes might come to work late or leave early — which is fully endorsed by the social media and web design agency’s leaders.
DuPuis has most profitable, energetic year during economic downturn
The principles of workplace democracy like openness to new ideas and empowerment of the entire team have provided a space for creativity and innovation to thrive at the 25-year-old design firm DuPuis.
Democratic company invites diverse views, embraces cross-group collaboration
Inviting input across many communities in a democratic fashion is not only Chaordix’s business but also an important aspect of the way it operates within its employee community.
Honouring everyone’s ideas teaches compassionate leadership, community responsibility
Every morning at The Link School students and staff members have a community meeting where all decisions are made through consensus by giving a thumbs-up, thumb-sideways or thumbs-down sign.
WorldBlu winner practises democracy to cultivate innovation, meaningful work
A company with a mission to help people self-organize says it needed to adopt its own philosophy in its business operations to be more responsive and drive innovation.
Employees know organizational mission, feel a sense of calling
The principles of organizational democracy such as transparency, dialogue and listening, choice and reflection are fostering a renewed sense of workplace purpose and meaning amongst the 600 employees of a Pennsylvania-based retirement organization.
Facilitates rapid execution of complex plans, high engagement
John Engle says his organization’s commitment to workplace democracy has enabled it to respond nimbly in the aftermath of the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated Haiti.
