Presentation to LearningAction Lab August 22 2013 Hilary Abell hilaryabell gmailcom Worker Coop Origin Stories Lemonade from Lemons Build a Better World Pass It On ID: 237607
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Models & Success Factors for Worker Coop Development
Presentation to Learning/Action Lab August 22, 2013Hilary Abell, hilaryabell@gmail.comSlide2
Worker Coop Origin Stories
Lemonade from Lemons Build a Better World Pass It On Start It UpSlide3
Worker Coop Origin Stories
Mondragon, Argentina’s recuperated factories, Union Cab, New Era Windows Equal Exchange, Namaste Solar Cheeseboard, South Mtn. Builders, Select Machine
CHCA, WAGES coops,
Arizmendi
, Evergreen,
PamojaSlide4
Start It Up: 4 approaches to coop development
Industry
Transformation
“Hybrid”
e.g. CHCA
Single Industry
“Franchise-like”
e.g. WAGES
Place-based Clusters
“Diversified”
e.g.
Evergreen
Institutional
Engagement
“Anchor”
e.g
.
EvergreenSlide5
Success Factors in
Worker Coop Development
Development
Model
Resources
&
Infrastructure
People &
Culture
Processes &
ProgramsSlide6
Success Factors in
Worker Coop Development
Development Model
Laser-like
focus on clear priorities
Integrated
business, human & organizational development
Thoughtful long-term support
Clear expectations from Day 1
Strong control by developer
Industry focusSlide7
Success Factors in
Worker Coop DevelopmentResources & InfrastructurePatient capital (grants, equity)
Shared
services (back office – HR, finance, insurance – + training)Slide8
Success Factors in
Worker Coop DevelopmentPeople & CultureStrong management and leadershipWorkplace participation
Disciplined
hiring, firing and evaluationSlide9
Success Factors in
Worker Coop Development
Processes & Programs
Hybrid
governance
Continuous training (linked with organizational development)Slide10
CHCA Success Factors
Development Model
Home health care industry focus
Acquired
industry expertise
Multi-disciplinary leadership team
VNA, ICS as anchors / sweetheart clients
Resources
&
Infrastructure
Ample grant funding
People & Culture
Social entrepreneurial leadership
Coaching
supervision
Culture of dignity & respect
Processes
& Programs
Robust job & soft skills training
Hybrid governance with outside leadership & educational built inSlide11
WAGES Success Factors
Development Model
Job creation as “true north”
Green housecleaning
industry focus
Development team of Coop GM, trainer
& coop developer/Ta provider
Balance of WAGES control during
incubation with member
participaiton
Resources
&
Infrastructure
Ample grant funding
Shared training, HR, financial management
People & Culture
Participatory workplace
Social entrepreneurial leadership
Processes
& Programs
Robust
ongoing training program, integrated with OD
Hybrid governance with outside leadership & education built inSlide12
Resources
We Are the Roots – book on culture at CHCA1993 Case Study of CHCASherman Kreiner article on CHCA and ChildspaceCommunity Wealth Ventures list of criteria for successful social franchisesHilary’s forthcoming paper on this topic