These eight ideas are based on the 18 groups I’ve studied to date and am studying now. They are a summary of what I’ve seen these groups demonstrate so far. In the coming weeks’ blogs I plan to discuss these ideas in detail, using examples from the groups themselves. My research allows me to see self-organizing work groups existing and moving in their organizations as … [Read More]
This question has been part of my work for five years, since the day I walked away from my first self-org work group determined never to work any other way but as part of these amazing groups. I’ve learned that individuals and self-organizing work groups can foster self-organizing work groups. Here’s how. How individuals foster self-organizing work groups In the 17 groups I’ve studied so … [Read More]
There is one additional indicator of self-organization–at the group level–that I could not see at an individual level. As a self-organizing work group, you can: Indicator #9. Re-form and immediately exist again, as needed, after your lifetime. Demonstrated, for example, by: Group members continuing to help each other, as needed, months and years after the lifetime of the group. Group members happily coming together again … [Read More]
How do I know when I’m self-organizing and how do we know if our group is self-organizing? Indicator #8: Enjoying yourself in the moment and in hindsight I am self-organizing when I enjoy myself in the moment and in hindsight. Demonstrated in the following ways: Laughing and smiling Experiencing a sense of freedom, talking about experiencing a sense of freedom/describing a sense of freedom, and … [Read More]
How do I know when I’m self-organizing? How do we know if our group is self-organizing? Indicator #7: Spontaneously demonstrating something, learning in the moment, and reflecting and learning more in hindsight I am self-organizing when I spontaneously demonstrate something, learn in the moment, and reflect and learn more in hindsight. Demonstrated in the following examples: Example 1 Spontaneous demonstration: Using “we” and “us” to … [Read More]
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