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Progressive organizations want to be “built to last,”
so they realize that sustainability is the key watch word for the 21st century.
These organizations tend toward being innovative, pioneers in their field.
These are organizations that are charting new territory as they shift away from the old paradigm, “organizations are machines”, to the new paradigm, “organizations are
Living Systems.” They realize that what motivates people more than a paycheck is meaningful purpose, community, team work and spirit in the work place.
Progressive organizations combine their interests in altruism, personal development and spirituality with the pragmatics of modern business.
They are interested in cultivating a
sustained learning community so their people can receive the ongoing training, coaching and mentoring that is necessary for each person’s professional
development and the organization's success.
Progressive organizations also want the environment to last, so they have a commitment to their social responsibility for linking business conduct with ecological sustainability.
One model created to manage ecological sustainability was developed by The
Natural Step. The Natural Step model for sustainability has gained
international acclaim from the world's most respected scientists. Many
organizations are incorporating this and other similar models into their
corporate strategy.
Examples of progressive organizations are The Body Shop, IKEA, Interface, Inc., Collins Pine Company, Southwest Airlines, 3M, Patagonia,
and LL Bean. Some of the core values of progressive organizations are:
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