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• A core lesson from the recent past is that giving everyone a say is very productive

Part of A Ward 18 Parks Conservancy Management: Ward 18 Conservancy

A quick summary of the workplace culture that has been so successful in Ward 18

• Routine decisions are made collaboratively by front-line workers, escalated to supervisors as necessary
• Decisions are supported by reason (good sense) and logic (procedure), with a bias toward reason
• Surprises are expected and welcomed
• Horizontal integration and vertical support (not vertical integration and horizontal isolation)
• Support model of program delivery (not Consumer/Producer model)
• Park Users are responsible for Setup, Safety, Civility, and Cleanup
• Conflict is handled through Ostrom method
• Decisions are continually vetted by peers and supervisors
• Policy is vetted throughout the organization
• Public input is welcomed, including regular town hall meetings

The focus is always on productive outcomes (not mainly compliance).