Beliefs and Values

Core Beliefs

Core Beliefs guide our values, as we learn more and our beliefs evolve, the values and operational principles will also evolve.

  • Global problems require global solutions with local support and local problems require local solutions. We are in the best position to solve our own problems.
  • We have all the resources and competencies we need to create abundance
  • We are more powerful when we work together
  • Wealth consists of well-being and prosperity
  • Basic needs are basic human rights
  • Poverty is a series of policy decisions
  • Racism is a health issue
  • We know we know nothing

Values – Feelings

Values are the covenant that we make so that we can have a culture of trust so that we can move the way we do, communicate our beliefs and test our hypotheses.

  • Values not Rules
    • Rules are racists, classist, sexist, homophobic and oppressive
    • Rules enforce the status quo, and the status quo never protects the oppressed
  • Trust First
    • Starts to repair the damaged trust relationship
    • Allows for radical inclusion
    • Allows us to create and hold safe spaces
  • Radical Inclusion
    • Creates the desired chaos
    • Leads to diversity
    • Leads to equity
  • Project Based Everything
    • As we learn we create
    • “Succeed or learn:” projects allow us to experience failure and failure is an opportunity for growth
  • Harm Reduction Everything
    • Allows us to iteratively solve problems
    • Create no harm
    • It is our tool for reinvestment (regenerative)
  • We must keep up with advancements in methodology and technology
    • Kaizen
    • Iterative and agile

Driven by the people.

Our Co-Learning Plan: https://reicenter.org/media/videos/2017/grand-ledge-fledge