Democracy in Indonesian organizations (part 2) : An innovative way toward solidity and adaptability?

Let’s start with a framework. Democracy is about power dynamic. It also represents the ongoing effort to reach expected ideal of power structure: all for one and one for all. Sounds good, isn’t it? All for one and one for all is a dream where personal freedom and social solidarity mutually exist. How could we […]

Democracy in Indonesian organizations (part 1) : A view on the culture of leadership

It’s been a while since the first time I intended to write this piece. The intention went on with no words ever typed; well, not until now. This delay did not happen without reason. In my experience as organizational development (OD) practitioner, I’m fully aware that democracy in Indonesia’s organizational context is a critical topic; […]

Corporate culture: From ‘Recycle Bin’ to a promising panacea?

A popular concept in the world of organization is corporate culture. Perhaps, is not only a concept, but more as a catchphrase nowadays? In my recent works in organizational development, I’ve encountered with this particular concept. In one of them, my role was defining the basic values and constructing the corporate culture of the organization. […]