Chaordic Commons

The Chaordic Commons is a global network of individuals and organizations committed to pioneering new ways to organize, based on the discovery and expression of deep common purposes and essential principles of right relationship. Working around the world in every sector of today's rapidly evolving societies, owning members of the Commons are pathfi... nders developing, disseminating, and implementing new concepts of organization that result in more equitable sharing of power and wealth, improved health, and greater compatibility with the human spirit and biosphere. This work encompasses: New forms of governance Innovative models of business Emerging concepts of citizenship New models for ownership, investment, and philanthropy New approaches to public-private partnerships and multi-stakeholder alliances Dynamic approaches to collaboration New forms of leadership Generative models of organizational learning and change New, more global architectures of relationship in every field The Commons is a chaordic organization, realizing its aim through the self-organizing, self-governing activity of owning members linked by their commitment to common purpose and shared principles. Delighting in diversity, the Commons is open to all who subscribe to its purpose and principles in conducting activities of the Commons. The growing network of participants includes individuals attracted to new ways of thinking, those leading transformative organizational or institutional change, and those committed to creating powerful new tools for innovation, learning, and action. Among them are entrepreneurs and visionary leaders in a wide variety of organizations; consultants, educators and communications professionals; financiers, philanthropists, and influential resource gatekeepers; and researchers and scholars in diverse fields. People in the public, private and nonprofit sectors are participating - and they come from around the world. The Chaordic Commons is incorporated in Illinois as a nonprofit membership corporation and is ...Read More