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Principles of Organisational Ecology
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The aim of the principles is to create an organisation with a culture and practices based on Organisational Ecology. The list below describes the principles and provides links to further information relating to each one. Click on the title for more details. |
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Clear, simple vision The organisation or team needs a few (may be only one), clear statements about what is important. These provide centres of focus around which the activity is based. | ||
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Distributed decision-making power Leaders create the framework that allows the organisation to find its own way to the desired goals. Individuals and groups within the organisation will respond to a simple, clear vision within the right environment. | ||
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Experimentation with new ideas Trying new ideas enables the organisation (or team) to find the best way of dealing with changing demands. | ||
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Embracing failure as well as success Encouraging new ideas means accepting failure as part of the process as well as celebrating the successes. | ||
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Diversity of people Having a range of ideas and opinions is fundamental to finding ways of responding rapidly and effectively. | ||
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Right relationships with the world outside The organisation (or team) has to recognise its interactions with those outside. Co-operation (as well as competition) is vital. | ||
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Diffuse communications Interaction within the organisation is at the heart of its adaptability. Much of this communication will take place alongside the official channels. |
The principles are all available in one document (as a pdf file) - click here to view