Principles

SoL’s Revised Guiding Principles

The global SoL community aims to appreciate the work of people around the world engaged in collaborating for systemic change and enable them to connect within larger learning communities that both honor and leverage their work. In so doing, we operate based on the following version of the guiding principles:

Drive to Learn – All human beings are born with innate, lifelong desire and ability to learn, which should be enhanced by all organizations.

Learning is Social – People learn best from and with one another, and participation in learning communities is vital to their effectiveness, well-being and happiness in any work setting.

Learning Communities – The capacities and accomplishments of organizations are inseparable from, and dependent on, the capacities of the learning communities which they foster.

Cross-Organizational, Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Collaboration – Learning communities that connect multiple organizations and link across cultural and generational boundaries can significantly enhance their capacity for profound systemic change.

Aligning with Nature – It is essential that all organizations and networks of organizations evolve to be in greater harmony with human nature and with the natural world.

Well-being and Performance – Sustained high performance in any social system comes through creating high levels of social well being.

Core Learning Capabilities – Organizations must develop individual and collective capabilities to sense emerging realities; understand complex, interdependent issues; engage in reflective, generative conversation; nurture personal and shared aspirations; and learn through conscious experimentation and correction.

Positive Systemic Impact – All learning is manifest in action and results, and we aim to achieve practical, on-the-ground innovations for healthier social and eco systems.

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