Sense Of Community

A community can go beyond the realm of a physical territory. A community does not need district lines or boundaries to set it apart from other municipals. A community can be so much more than an area enclosed by limits. A sense of community can exist in many different forms. From actual groups of people, to the intense feeling of connection and belonging, a community can be a way of life. In clubs and organizations, there very much is a sense of community – whether that sensation is good or bad. When there is an atmosphere of positive community, individuals are attracted and retained due to a sense of belonging. In the workplace, establishing a sense of community can be both constructive and beneficial. A community is built in several varying ways. One way a community is fostered is through means of bringing people physically present. For example, people gather together at a particular time and location such as for a club meeting. Likewise, it is created when individuals unite together at a specific place for a particular reason …show more content…
A sense of community in the workplace is a powerful tool that all organizations are able to utilize only if they choose to do so and make an apparent effort. “The Art of Leadership” by George Manning and Kent Curtis mentions ten conditions that writer John Gardner states are necessary to establish a true community –shared vision, wholeness incorporating diversity, shared culture, internal communications, consideration and trust, maintenance and government, participation and shared leadership, development of younger members, affirmation, and links with outside groups (Manning & Curtis, 2012). In order to best illustrate how a sense of community can be established in the workplace, let me share with you my personal experience while working for an owner that thrived on this