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Here are some websites I have found interesting.


Action Design Good introduction to theory and practice of Organizational Learning and Action Science
American Monetary Institute A trust dedicated to education about the nature of money and campaigning for monetary reform
Appreciative Inquiry Commons Resources for Appreciative Inquiry: Helping organizations change through amplifying what works, rather than focusing on problems
articles911.com Over 2,000 articles on on all aspects of work life. Teams, management, performance appraisal, conflict, job hunting, human resources
Association for Spirit at Work Provides support to those who wish to make a difference in the world by expanding the role of businesses, groups and organizations in transforming society
Breakthrough Consultancy Associate of Ascendant. Specialises in transforming workplace conflict
Business Social Responsibility Helps member companies achieve success in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment
Center for Visionary Leadership Develops and supports values-based visionary leadership in all fields of human endeavour
CEO: Corporate Europe Observatory Research group targeting the threats to democracy, equity, social justice and the environment posed by the economic and political power of corporations and their lobby groups
Chaordic Commons A global network of individuals and organizations committed to pioneering new ways to organize, based on common purposes and principles of right relationship

Communications Theory

Good resources on communications theory
Co-op America Aims to harness economic power to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society
Corporate Shaman Application of Shamanism to business environment
Corporate Transformation Tools Articles and resources for Values-Based Corporate Cultural Transformation
Dialogue on Leadership Thinkers on Leadership
Dilbert The Employees Strike Back!
Downey Youell Associates Supports organisations interested in cultural improvement and renewal
Drucker Leader Forum Links to leadership books and articles
Emotional Intelligence Promotes the advancement of research and practice related to emotional intelligence in organizations.
Emotional Literacy

Links to emotional literacy resources.
European Bahai Business Forum Promotes ethical values, personal virtues, and moral leadership in business as well as in organizations of social change.
Extreme Programming (XP) The discipline of software development based on values of simplicity, communication, feedback, and courage.
Feasta Foundation for the Economics of sustainability
Gervase Bushe Appreciative Inquiry resources by Gervase Bushe
Greg Palast Investigative journalism at its best
Global Research Centre for Research on Globalization.
GM Watch Focuses on use of propaganda and spin to promote GM, and on exposing the role played by corporate-friendly scientists, industry groups, PR companies, lobbyists, and political groups
Greenleaf Center The Center for Servant-Leadership
Harthill Group Leadership and Team Performance Development Framework
Hazel Henderson Author, Independent Futurist, Advocate for and consultant on equitable ecologically sustainable human development and socially responsible business and investment
HR Zone Good HR Web Resource Site
Imaginization Homepage Gareth Morgan, author of Images of Organization
Integral Institute Overview of Integral Theory including Integral Leadership
Institute for Human Economics Management Science of growing and utilizing Human Energy Capital to build and lead successful companies.
Institute of Science in Society Aims to work for science, society and sustainability and to reclaim science for the public good
James Robertson Economist who provides a sane alternative to orthodox economic dogma. Provides great resources for the layperson
John Perkins An insider's account of how corporations and "aid" agencies exploit nations and are destroying the planet.
Martin Rutte Homepage Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work
Money as Debt How money is really debt created by privately owned banks!
One World Brings together the latest news and views from over 1,600 organizations promoting human rights awareness and fighting poverty worldwide
Open Source Initiative Manages and promotes the Open Source Software Definition
Paul Graham Advice and information for Startups
Performance Appraisals Resources on Performance Management and Appraisals
Process Work A cross-disciplinary approach to support individual and collective change
Reinventing Money Aims to demystify money. Presents ideas on monetary and non-monetary exchange. Devoted to the advancement of economic democracy, self-determination, and global harmony
Spiral Dynamics Theory and system for positive change in social systems and business management
Spirit In Business Enhancing business performance and personal inspiration by integrating ethics, value and spirit in leadership and everyday business practice globally
Society for Organizational Learning An intentional learning community composed of organizations, individuals, and local communities around the world.
Stanford Project on Emerging Companies A study of the impact of HR Practice, Organization Design, and Business Strategy on Firm Performance in Silicon Valley high-tech startups
South Pacific Centre for Human Inquiry Resources for co-operative inquiry
The Leadership Challenge Best Practice in Leadership Behaviours
Thinking in Java Superb introduction to Java Programming
TMS Development Provides a set of tools to increase team and organisational effectiveness
Truthout Independent news service not beholden to corporate interests
World Business Academy Aims to define business interests within the wider perspective of society in order to create a positive and sustainable future