The work we do to earn our livings can - and must - at the same time build up Good Places. If it doesn’t, we can’t make up the difference through our donations and spare time. A solution that (brilliantly, I feel) addresses this dilemma: blur the lines between For-Profit and Non-Profit. For-Profit organizations can include in their values and on their task lists work that makes the world a better place. Non-Profit organizations can include activities that both accomplish their missions and that generate revenue. Indeed, all organizations – whether For-Profit or Non-Profit - can seek a balance of effort in these three areas: 1. Economic Activities –work that builds up Good Places and returns a profit, that generates resources to support the members’ living expenses and pays for the organization’s other activities, 2. Development – encouraging and supporting the members in continual growth, 3. Service – work that builds up Good Places but that doesn’t return a profit.
Aims by area:
Economic Activities Build up Good Places and return a profit Products and Services that delight the Customer Support the operation and growth of the organization Provide opportunity for individuals to support their living in the world Support the organization’s Development and Service activities Development Any remedial education necessary for members to do their work Job training so that each worker is equipped with attitude and aptitude for excellent, satisfying work “Business” training so that each member understands what organizations need in order to grow and thrive Job training as above for service work Education for background as well as in-depth knowledge of
the group’s economic and service activities Other personal education and development
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