· 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.
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Leadership
Feedback, one to ones, and running a team without standing over it.
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· 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...
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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; they’...
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· 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 confl...
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· 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 alternative...
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· 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 buildin...
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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 busi...
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· 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, o...
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· 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 everyon...
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· 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 p...
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· 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 relatio...
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