In the Manner of Friends: Learnings from Quaker Practice for Organizational Renewal
- 1 February 1994
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Journal of Organizational Change Management
- Vol. 7 (1) , 42-60
- https://doi.org/10.1108/09534819410050812
Abstract
Tells the story of Quaker meeting, drawing on readings and experiences of the author over the past three years. Describes common practices and key features of the Quaker way, including Meeting for Worship, committees and governance, fellowship, and Meeting for Business. Provides a view of Quaker practice and its effects in a secular setting. Argues that renewal in the sense of restoration and refreshment of vigour and human spirit are warranted in today's society and work settings, and that the Quaker way can provide useful guidance in such an effort. The change strategy developed works from the “person-out” rather than from the top down or the bottom up.Keywords
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