Governance + Group Dynamics
Being “Overthrown”—A Celebration
Posted on September 7, 2010 byThe founder of Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage describes what it’s like to be criticized, marginalized, stripped of leadership responsibilities, and given the opportunity to explore a new role.
Open Meetings: Worth the Risk?
Posted on June 7, 2010 byAuthor: Beatrice Briggs Published in Communities Magazine Issue #147 Q: Our group is committed to education and to sharing our lives in community openly with others. We frequently host visitors,… Read More
Parenting in Community
Posted on March 7, 2010 by1 Comment
Though “baby having” had not been a consensus decision, a small community embraces a newborn, survives his infancy, and bonds like any other family: doing each other’s dishes, snuggling on the couch, and fighting over who gets a shower before the hot water runs out.
Network for a New Culture Camps
Posted on March 7, 2009 byParticipants in NFNC’s Summer Camps explore intimacy, transparency, freedom of choice, personal responsibility, sexuality, and new ways of being, teaching, and learning.
Best Meetings
Posted on December 7, 2008 byThree group-process experts answer the question: “Please tell us a story of one of the best meetings you ever attended (as participant or facilitator). What was great about it? What do you think made it turn out so well?”
Abundance and Scarcity in the Goodenough Community
Posted on December 7, 2008 byA community confronts economic adversity by remaining constant in relationship, holding financial losses in common, and working together in fundraising, educational programs, and new projects.
Business and Well-Being
Posted on September 7, 2008 byAuthor: Tree Bressen Published in Communities Magazine Issue #140 Q: Historically, our group has felt fairly unified in our core values. Our business discussions and decisions rested on certain basic… Read More
Every Politician Should Live in a Commune
Posted on September 7, 2008 byAfter living in the PRAG House collective for 25 years before running for office, a Seattle City Councilor recommends that anyone entering politics consider experiencing intentional community first.
Searching for Republicans…and Other Elephants in the Community Living Room
Posted on September 7, 2008 byAn informal survey raises several compelling questions: Can communitarians
learn to focus on larger-scale politics as much as on internal politics? Should they? What’s proper political etiquette in community? And have you ever met a communitarian who is not left of center?
The Power Balance
Posted on March 7, 2008 byWhat can you do if some people in your group seem to have more power than others? Our consensus trainers and group process experts respond.
Preventing “Tyranny of the Minority”
Posted on December 7, 2007 byOur consensus trainers and communication and process experts advise what to do about inadvertent “minority rule” in community.
When Someone Blocks Far Too Frequently
Posted on September 7, 2007 byOur consensus trainers and communication and process experts advise what to do about “repeat blockers” in community.
Privacy and Transparency
Posted on June 7, 2007 by1 Comment
Author: Geoph Kozeny Published in Communities Magazine Issue #135 “How many of my thoughts and feelings is it good to share, and how much can I or should I keep… Read More
Natural Building Blues
Posted on March 7, 2007 byNatural building teacher Mark Mazziotti looks at how what could have been a stellar intern program went awry.
When Some of Us Don’t Support an Existing Agreement
Posted on March 7, 2007 by1 Comment
Expert advice from five community process and communication consultants.
What Interns & Work Exchangers Say…About Us
Posted on March 7, 2007 byCommunities magazine asks interns, work exchangers, and residential course participants what they think of us. Do our programs deliver what our websites promise? Are they comfortably housed and fed? Do we treat them well?
Hello, Goodbye
Posted on March 7, 2007 byJules Pelican of OAEC in northern California examines the mutual influence of interns and community members. Is it painful to invest emotional energy in people who will soon leave? Does living in community, even temporarily, nevertheless benefit people?
