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#BeyondtheRules — Balanced governance and ‘behaving well’ everywhere, every day.
Dark Matter Labs examines governance in social enterprises as an interconnected system, focusing on balancing power, autonomy, responsibility, accountability, and risk. It challenges traditional hierarchies, linking governance to broader social issues, and introduces the "Beyond the Rules" initiative.
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This Medium article by Dark Matter Labs looks at governance in social enterprises as a network of parts that shape group behaviour. It focuses on balancing five key factors:
- Power: Who holds decision-making authority
- Autonomy: The freedom to act independently
- Responsibility: Duty to carry out roles effectively
- Accountability: Holding actions and decisions to standards
- Risk: Sharing and managing potential downsides
The authors argue that imbalances in these factors can lead to issues like corruption or unfairness. They suggest rethinking traditional structures and redistributing roles and power within organisations. The article also connects governance to larger social and economic issues, highlighting the impact of individual choices.
Dark Matter Labs is also part of a broader initiative, Beyond the Rules, which explores new ways to organise and govern.
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