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Models & Success Factors for Worker Coop Development
Presentation to Learning/Action Lab August 22, 2013
Hilary Abell, [email protected]
Worker Coop Origin Stories
Mondragon, Argentina’s recuperated factories, Union Cab, New Era Windows
Equal Exchange, Namaste Solar
Cheeseboard, South Mtn.Builders, Select Machine
CHCA, WAGES coops, Arizmendi, Evergreen, Pamoja
Start It Up: 4 approaches to coop development
Industry Transformation“Hybrid”e.g. CHCA
Single Industry“Franchise-like” e.g. WAGES
Place-based Clusters“Diversified”e.g. Evergreen
Institutional Engagement“Anchor” e.g. Evergreen
Success Factors in Worker Coop Development
Development Model
Resources &Infrastructure
People & Culture
Processes & Programs
Success Factors in Worker Coop Development
Development Model• Laser-like focus on clear priorities• Integrated business, human &
organizational development• Thoughtful long-term support
o Clear expectations from Day 1o Strong control by developer
• Industry focus
Success Factors in Worker Coop Development
Resources & Infrastructure
• Patient capital (grants, equity)
• Shared services (back office – HR, finance, insurance – + training)
Success Factors in Worker Coop Development
People & Culture
• Strong management and leadership
• Workplace participation
• Disciplined hiring, firing and evaluation
Success Factors in Worker Coop Development
Processes & Programs
• Hybrid governance• Continuous training (linked with
organizational development)
CHCA Success Factors
Development Model• Home health care industry focus• Acquired industry expertise• Multi-disciplinary leadership team• VNA, ICS as anchors / sweetheart clients
Resources &Infrastructure• Ample grant funding
People & Culture• Social entrepreneurial leadership • Coaching supervision• Culture of dignity & respect
Processes & Programs• Robust job & soft skills training • Hybrid governance with outside
leadership & educational built in
WAGES Success Factors
Development Model• Job creation as “true north”• Green housecleaning industry focus• Development team of Coop GM, trainer & coop developer/Ta provider• Balance of WAGES control duringincubation with member participaiton
Resources &Infrastructure• Ample grant funding• Shared training, HR, financial
management
People & Culture• Participatory workplace• Social entrepreneurial leadership
Processes & Programs• Robust ongoing training program,
integrated with OD • Hybrid governance with outside
leadership & education built in