This course offers a survey of topics that every worker cooperative developer should know. Each chapter has a short video on key ideas, case studies from the field, and tools to use in your own development work. The first three chapters are free to view, and the rest are available for $100. If your organization is a member of the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, you can access the course for free. Email [email protected] for the discount code.
For more information on the course, please contact Rebecca Bauen at [email protected]. Finally, please read the terms of use before starting.
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The School for Democratic Management equips organizations with tools to unlock talent, distribute leadership, and foster a collaborative workplace culture rooted in democratic principles. Our courses, created by seasoned managers of successful employee-owned companies and expert consultants, are concise, intensive, and practically oriented, offering actionable lessons to align workplace values with best practices. Built around four core elements—financial return, information sharing, power sharing, and human development—we help businesses create environments where participation drives success, employees share in rewards, and leadership is truly collaborative.