We use several methods to meet, share, and align on project work and interpersonal harmony.
Celebration
Our way to checking in with each other on a day to day basis is to share our progress (personal or project areas) as we feel appropriate with the group during meal times, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We go around the group in a circle and share comments. And we all actively look for ways to compliment, encourage, appreciate the progress, learnings and energies of everyone involved.
Improvement Kata
We also use a system of coaching questions with a buddy system that creates a space to individual get clear and advance on their priorities while also giving feedback and learning points to the rest of the group.
Holacracy (and the broader framework of Sociocracy)
Holacracy is a systematic way to propose changes and reach agreements about how we do things as a collaborative crew.
Non Violent Communication
To express differences of opinion or personal emotional requirements, we use a well structured 4 stage process of sending private message or having face to face conversations.
The above communication methods are introduced with detail on the public Governance page.
A Note on P's and Q's
If you are focused on the synergy between souls, you might feel comfortable leaving behind some of the typical etiquette of current society. Being polite is not the same as being close.
Being grateful is important. But saying 'thank you' every time someone does something that immediately directly benefits you, becomes superfluous. Especially when you realize the wide range of contributions that you never see, never think of, never directly benefit from, that have come before you and will come after you, as Camazotz Collective ebbs and flows with activity, with different people, and with increasingly better facilities.
Try to see relationships at the property as if with your own self. You don't say 'thank you' to yourself every time you prep a drink, or cook a meal, or wash dishes, or sweep the floor.
But you should still feel the joy and self-appreciation of making improvements and contributions to yourself and others.
That is the culture we are aiming for at Camazotz.
And yes, often times a please or a thank-you feels very well suited. But make them count. Don't bandy them about like candy. Save them to savor them for when you are in the mode of celebration and gratitude - such as our regular camp fires.
We are building a new type of culture. Tread carefully. Don't judge harshly before you have given it a chance. Be liberal in your communications. Reflect on your habits. Feel deeper into the experience of co-creation. Leave the old world political correctness and etiquette behind.