Guiding Principles of SoL
Drive to Learn - All human beings are born with an innate, lifelong desire and ability to learn, which should be enhanced by all organizations.
Learning is Social - People learn best from and with one another, and participation in learning communities is vital to their effectiveness, well-being and happiness in any work setting.
Learning Communities - The capacities and accomplishments of organizations are inseparable from, and dependent on, the capacities of the learning communities which they foster.
Aligning with Nature - It is essential that organizations evolve to be in greater harmony with human nature and with the natural world.
Core Learning Capabilities - Organizations must develop individual and collective capabilities to understand complex, interdependent issues; engage in reflective, generative conversation; and nurture personal and shared aspirations.
Cross-Organizational Collaboration - Learning communities that connect multiple organizations can significantly enhance their capacity for profound individual and organizational change.
Ideals of the SoL Community - Our Commitments to Each Other
Subsidiarity - Make no decision and perform no function at a higher or more central level than can be accomplished at a more local level.
Inclusiveness - Conduct all deliberations and make all decisions by bodies and methods which reasonably represent all relevant and affected parties.
Shared Responsibility - Advance the Purpose in accordance with these Principles in ways which enhance the capacity of the community as a whole, as well as that of each member.
Openness - Transcend institutional and intellectual boundaries and roles that limit or diminish learning.
Adaptive Governance - Continually conceive, implement, and practice governance concepts and processes which encourage adaptability, diversity, flexibility, and innovation.
Intellectual Output - Use research generated by the community in ways that most benefit society.
Acknowledgment - Openly and fairly acknowledge intellectual contributions to Concepts, Theories, and Practices, both from within and from outside the community.
Participation & Quality - Contribute to and/or participate in research, capacity building, and practice, striving for the highest standards of quality.
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