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Communityship is a practice where community members take responsibility for that community’s growth and development.

Wikipedia Entry: Henry Mintzberg

Henry Mintzberg is a Canadian academic and author on business and management. He is currently the Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he has been teaching since 1968.

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Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal Beyond Left, Right, and Center by Henry Mintzberg (2015)

Enough of the imbalance that is causing the degradation of our environment, the demise of our democracies, and the denigration of ourselves. Enough of the pendulum politics of left and right and paralysis in the political center. We require an unprecedented form of radical renewal. In this book, Rebalancing Society,  Henry Mintzberg offers a new Continue reading Rebalancing Society: Radical Renewal Beyond Left, Right, and Center by Henry Mintzberg (2015)

Henry Mintzberg Canadian academic and author on business and management

Henry Mintzberg, Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at McGill University in Canada, is an internationally renowned speaker and author on organization and management. On management, organizations and more | Henry Mintzberg Search and ExploreWikipediaHenry MintzbergBlogHenry MintzbergRSS FeedHenry MintzbergX (Twitter)@Mintzberg141YouTubeHenry MintzbergGoogleHenry MintzbergPosts: Henry Mintzberg (2)Reframing Questions Shifting perspective changes the conversationWhat Is Communityship? Where everyone in Continue reading Henry Mintzberg Canadian academic and author on business and management

Organizations as Communities Henry Mintzberg (2013)

Posts where this video is embedded What Is Communityship?   Where everyone in a community practices leadershipPeople: Henry Mintzberg (1)Henry Mintzberg Canadian academic and author on business and managementPosts: Henry Mintzberg (2)Reframing Questions Shifting perspective changes the conversationWhat Is Communityship? Where everyone in a community practices leadershipBooks: Henry Mintzberg (6)An Enterprise Is a Community of Human Beings, Continue reading Organizations as Communities Henry Mintzberg (2013)

Leadership-as-practice: Theory and Application by Joseph A. Raelin

This book Leadership-as-Practice by Joe Raelin develops a new paradigm in the field of leadership studies, referred to as the “leadership-as-practice” (L-A-P) movement. Its essence is its conception of leadership as occurring as a practice rather than residing in the traits or behaviours of particular individuals. A practice is a coordinative effort among participants who Continue reading Leadership-as-practice: Theory and Application by Joseph A. Raelin

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The Four Levels of Knowledge Management The relation between Conversational Leadership and Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management has evolved since the mid-90s, shifting from managing information to building collective knowledge. The challenge lies in adapting KM practices to meet today’s complex needs. A four-level framework can provide a structured approach, helping organizations move from information management to supporting agency and communityship. Continue reading The Four Levels of Knowledge Management The relation between Conversational Leadership and Knowledge Management

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Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue

Effective knowledge sharing is crucial for innovation and success in today’s world. However, many organizations struggle to nurture a culture of collaboration. Implementing Knowledge Cafés offers a practical pathway to enhance knowledge sharing and cultivate a collaborative environment. Continue reading Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue

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Three Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussions

Conversations shape how we connect, collaborate, and solve problems. Groups often struggle to focus on the right issues, approach discussions constructively, or build a sense of community. Asking thoughtful questions can guide meaningful dialogue, ensuring conversations address vital needs, encourage participation, and strengthen relationships. Continue reading Three Questions for Meaningful Conversations Clarify focus, approach, and community-building in discussions

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What Makes a Real Community? Members of a community care about each other

A community is more than just a group of people with shared interests. Many networks and organizations call themselves communities, but they often lack the deeper connections that make a real community. True communities grow over time through meaningful relationships, shared purpose, and mutual care—not through design or construction. Continue reading What Makes a Real Community? Members of a community care about each other

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What Is Communityship? Where everyone in a community practices leadership

Organizations are more than collections of individuals. They depend on relationships, shared purpose, and our willingness to take responsibility for the whole. Henry Mintzberg’s concept of communityship challenges the emphasis we place on individual leadership and draws attention to what we can accomplish when leadership, responsibility, and care are shared. Continue reading What Is Communityship? Where everyone in a community practices leadership

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Ownership, Not Buy-in We need to move from buy-in to ownership

Organizations often design change through plans and then seek buy-in from others to implement them. This approach creates resistance, weak commitment, and superficial compliance rather than real engagement. A more effective path is to involve people early, enabling shared ownership so change emerges through participation, contribution, and everyday conversation. Continue reading Ownership, Not Buy-in We need to move from buy-in to ownership