Re: [Eric-chat] draft Eric Constitution.

[Andrew T. <zo...@i4...>]

Gavin Robert Brewer wrote:

> Folks,
> 
> Sorry to come over all corporate, but I have some ideas regarding our
> constitution:
> 
> i) Unlike many of the (fascist) organisations out there, we could have a
> democratically elected President, Vice President and board of 10
> directors. Please note that the VIPs are merely figureheads and have no
> more power than the board. They are the ones who push the buttons, so to
> speak.
> 
> Every year, we have separate elections for all of these roles.

Off the topic, but I heard of a bank that only elected It's ceo because 
he looked like a bank CEO should, he had no real power other than to 
help some deals.

> 
> ii) We have a Matrix Management scheme which empowers those who are
> enthusiastic and competant, regardless of heirarchy and supposed
> 'experience'. The thinking on this is to save on management overhead and
> decision making times where possible; this will compensate for the
> overhead of elections and democratic decision making etc.
> 
> Matrix management is essentially a decentralised distributed network of
> people, each one fulfilling her personal function as a reflection of her
> skills. This is an alternative to the rigidly heirarchical systems of
> todays 'old school' management.

I think if you can prove your way is better, eg faster, more secure, 
better, etc... there needs to be some way to say the better way will 
replace the old way.

> 
> iii) A universal casual dress code for all. Guys, if you can program
> well, have the technical know-how and the enthusiasm, you can wear
> anything you like. Period. However, in offsite meetings with big
> business we have to come to some compromise, a smart image is essential
> here.

As long as you wear something.

> 
> iv) We invest in young people. No more shall the dead weight of 50-year
> old directors trap the young and the enthusiastic. No more shall office
> politics hold us all back. We are all from one, out of one, and to one
> goal. Let it be so.
> 
> v) We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We will discriminate on no
> basis whatsoever, except perhaps being good at the job. We endeavour to
> use our technology to connect people across diverse Geographic, Cultural
> and Religious identities, both within the organisation and without. Let
> it be so.
> 
> Any amendments, or other ideas pls. let me know. This draft constitution
> is far from perfect or complete.
> 
> All the best,
> 		Gavin.
> 
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