Difference between revisions of "3D Margin Matrix"

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Creating 3D Margins is:

• creates the DNA of the Business Seed
• the business' core activities lift up all three dimensions (i.e. environmental, economic and community) at the same time...with the same action
• a strategic activity that the all members of the living entity constantly examine and improve
• very similar to the "yield" concept in Permaculture system design

Community Dimension

Raises community wellbeing by identifying and incorporating ways to build:

• Interdependent Relationships
  • The whole network adjusts based on what happens to one living part of the system ... it heals together
  • Story of the strength of one stick versus the strength of a bundle of sticks...many can't be broken
• Innovation and Learning Culture throughout the Business Organism
  • Everyone has access to knowledge and information...they are co-creators
  • Constantly building world class skills
  • Communities are constantly learning better, improved ways stay valuable to the environment around them.
• Ownership and Accountability
  • All participants have ownership equity based on their contribution
  • Money is not the only way to acquire equity...equity is story energy
  • Seek funding from people/organizations with high community-wealth.
• Connect Powerfully to the Local Community
  • Entity without borders...they are permeable
  • Whole local community wants the business to be successful...their very success is tied to it
  • Connect to high energy groups - art community
  • Pacific Biodiesel example ... 90% of revenue stays in the local community
• Helpful Research
  • Mondragon Corp Famous Spanish cooperative...83,000 employees.
  • University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives ... extensive information on starting a cooperative. See the resource page.
  • Cooperative Grocers Information Network
  • LCEC model of equity

Environmental Dimension

• Waste
• Energy
• Carbon
•  % Renewable
• Water
• Toxicity

Economic