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new concepts of human group interactions
Shawnee (Native
American) Four Laws Change
Change comes from within. Change will always come from within the individual, from within the group, community, and/or
from within the
organization (system). (shared
need)
Permanent change requires a vision. Unless we hold a clear and/or compelling
picture of what the change that needs to occur, the initial energy or reason for changing will fade into the
background. (shaping a
vision)
A great learning must occur. Change is accompanied by a personal insight or a group awareness that is shared with the
larger community. So as to make it a permanent change, the person or
group, needs to share it
with others, who will then support them in the change. (vision and mobilizing commitment)
A healing forest must be present. Any change to
be permanent must have the
support of the larger community (involvement/participation of a diverse representation of stakeholders), sharing with
people outside the group as
well. (mobilizing commitment)