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Monday June 15, 2009  
WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON
Creating Positive Change
This Axiom e-news features stories on three movements that have massive potential for transformation at work and in the world: Business as an Agent of World Benefit (BAWB), conscious capitalism and democratic workplaces.
 
Read about a virtual workshop that was part of BAWB exploring how to keep the momentum going after a planning session through Appreciative Inquiry and a collaborative technology tool, iCohere.
 
In other news, a recent Conceptualizing Conscious Capitalism conference gathered thought leaders and prospective partners to further the conscious capitalism movement.

Axiom also continues to share best practices from the world's most democratic organizations. Click the full story links to read more.
 
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Virtual workshop explores how to sustain momentum for positive change
Continued online collaboration vital to realizing flourishing destinies, say facilitators
A virtual workshop is exploring how to sustain the momentum of an energizing planning session long after the event is past and routine tasks and demands are crowding for attention again. Full Story
 
Academics and practitioners engage in conscious capitalism discussions
Gathering like-minded people key to creating a powerful movement: Strong
A recent Conceptualizing Conscious Capitalism conference was the first devoted to conscious capitalism in an academic setting and led to interesting discussions between practitioners and academics, says Michael Strong. Full Story
 
Pre-approval process unshackles business innovation
Happy Computers provides staff members with trust and freedom
Happy Computers chief executive Henry Stewart says management often gets in the way of business innovation, which is why the company has adopted a pre-approval process to ensure creativity is not squashed by bureaucratic processes. Full Story
 
Tech firm's workplace democracy attracts best and brightest
Staff have freedom to express their creativity, take company in new directions
A decision by Srijan Technologies to not only use open source software but also to have an open and democratic workplace is helping the company attract new talent, according to Rahul Dewan, founder of the IT consulting company. Full Story

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