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Brief Introduction In planning for ‘the future’, much of our human focus continues to be on prescriptive ‘forward-thinking’, which essentially relies upon projecting an historical record of the past into a trajectory that extends beyond the here and now. Trends are identified and short- and long-term objectives are set. These ‘targets’ and ‘best practices’ are aimed for in an essentially linear progression along chains of cause and effect in a fixed, 3-dimensional framework that treats space and time as independent background constants. Based on such objective rationality a form of management and leadership arises based on the imposition of hierarchical power that has been described as ‘command and control’. Collectively or individually, Man assumes dominion over his fellows and Nature, only to succumb when what is inescapably beyond His local vision and influence ‘rebels’. This is a style all too common in human organisations and communities that does not call for a careful, creative and reflective consideration of possibilities viewed from all angles by all concerned. Rather, it demands conformity with its own vision and specification of destination. In the absence of others’ agreement, it carries on regardless with whatever action it has planned, convinced in its own mindset that this is the 'right thing to do'. Any leader or manager of this ilk, whether elected by a supposedly democratic majority or not, considers him or herself to have a prerogative to do what they know to be best, regardless of context. Inclusional management, by contrast corresponds with skilful craftsmanship, a style that seeks to cultivate creative space for all in true democracy. This style is what might be called Arthurian (after King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table), co-educational, facilitative, invitational and non-proprietorial. It arises from learning through experience how to attune with our natural neighbourhood in a way that all can learn from and contribute to. Contacts Relevant Writings Return to Top of Page Back to Streams |
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