· Worker direction, Leadership
How Worker Direction works before anyone is voted in
Certification opens the teams, not a vote on the business. How decisions get made here today, what one certified worker means, and why we decided to be patient.
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Leadership
Feedback, one-on-ones, and running a team without standing over it.
12 posts · all posts
· Solution Seeking System, Leadership
What we do instead of a disciplinary process
Most trouble between two people at work has no fault in it worth finding. The protocol we use in place of a disciplinary process, and where it came from.
· Leadership, Cooperatives
Worker Direction: Philosophy and Practice (Update)
Worker Direction is our approach to building a workplace culture that prioritizes democracy, participation, proper incentives, and mutual respect. It draws on the 7…
· Community, Leadership
Brewing Cooperation: How Beanchain Lives the Cooperative Principles
A workplace built on the Seven Cooperative Principles, the global guidebook for worker-owned businesses. At Beanchain, these principles aren’t abstract ideals…
· Leadership, Initiatives
The Solution Seeking System
The Solution Seeking System (SSS) is a structured communication framework designed to help individuals and organizations solve interpersonal problems, navigate…
· Leadership, Cooperatives
Building a Better Workplace: Beanchain's Worker-Directed Philosophy
In an era defined by stagnant wages, workplace abuses, and deepening mistrust between workers and management, Beanchain Coffee is pioneering a refreshing…
· Community, Leadership
Why We Started Beanchain
Why We Started Beanchain. My wife Shannon and I created Beanchain as a living experiment in economic justice. It is a worker-directed company, meaning we are…
· Community, Leadership
All about Beanchain Coffee
Learn all about Beanchain Coffee! Beanchain Coffee is a worker-directed coffee shop and community space in Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 2023, we are proving that a…
· Leadership, Cooperatives
The Solution Seeking System Brief
TLDR one linerThe Solution Seeking System assists systems(any group of people) by identifying solutions that improve communication, connection, wisdom, leadership…
· Leadership, Solution Seeking System
Understanding: The Foundation of the Solution Seeking System
Understanding is the fundamental principle that supports all others in the Solution Seeking System. This system is built on the essential presupposition that…
· Leadership, Worker direction
The Art and Science of Effective One-on-One Meetings (A comprehensive guide to one-on-ones)
One-on-one meetings are a cornerstone of effective leadership and team management. They create a dedicated space for open communication, relationship building, and…
· Community, Leadership
The Art of Effective Feedback: A Comprehensive Guide
Feedback is a critical component of personal and professional growth. When delivered effectively, it serves as a powerful tool for improvement, learning, and…