The
Idea of Stewardship
The idea of Stewardship is brought
about by the concept that if the people in the company own the
company or at the very least own their jobs they will work harder
faster and with more imagination and creativity. They will come
into work wanting to make a difference, not only for their self-interest,
but also for their team and the entire company.
Stewardship is “ the willingness to be accountable for the
well-being of the larger organization by operating in service,
rather than in control, of those around us” (Stewardship
preface). That changes the role of the traditional leader and
forces each person to take ownership of the group. This gives
the entire group the leeway to be more creative by accepting the
responsibility for their decisions. Each member becomes accountable
for the innovation in their own areas. This goes for every department,
from design, where you would expect it, to billing where you might
not.
 
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