It's main intentions are:
- To run an annual conference in Leeds
- To build a supportive community of like minded people
- To establish a centre where supporters can interact
To help in these aims we are actively considering a certification scheme for Servant-Leadership Organisations (SLOs), and providing workshops on the practicalities of becoming and developing as an SLO. It's basic principles
are
- Leading from a standpoint of service
- Serving others in their best interests
These basics, together with a clear purpose and a clear set of values lead to these features of an SLO
- A focus on delivery of the organisation's purpose
- Ethical behaviour - doing what is right
- People well treated and engaged
- Attractive to potential employees who join and stay
These features are enhanced by certain practices which are observed in SLOs:
- Team working
- Mutual support
- Sharing power
- Building community
- Unconditional mutual support
- Good treatment of all individuals
- Stewardship and long term thinking
- Fun
- Contribution to wider society
