on 3/22/07 9:49 AM, Steve Bennett at stevagewp@gmail.com wrote:
Hmm. Most volunteer organisations start with structures dictating officers, power structures, decision making etc. We haven't needed that,
Here's where I disagree with you, Steve. These elements are crucial in building and defining the solid structure within which a dynamic, free-flowing organization can function. Once these absolutes are set, no amount of "chaos" - which is a necessary part of any truly creative process - can threaten the existence of the organization. Home will always be there. Without these minimal "confines" everything flies away. A painting needs a solid canvass.
There seems to be a fear that creating such "formal" elements will somehow limit or interfere with the creative process and stifle such creativity. Not so!
but we're starting to need to formalise our decision making a bit.
Yes! That is where everyone gets involved. That is a part of what the culture of an organization is all about.
Marc Riddell