Nonprofit Management and Workplace Democracy
By Rebecca Bauen for Nonprofit Quarterly
By Rebecca Bauen for Nonprofit Quarterly
Constructing a democratic workplace is similar to building a house. Both require a solid structure and ongoing attention. Just as a building won’t stand without four corner posts, neither will the workplace. If you want to create the fullest expression of democracy and the fullest productive potential for business success, all four corner posts must be strong.
The four corner posts of a democratic workplace are: