Table 1 Core design principles (CDPs) for the efficacy of groups with related functions.
From: Core design principles for nurturing organization-level selection
Core design principles (CDPs) | Function | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Strong Group Identity and Sense of Purpose | Defines Group |
2 | Fair distribution of costs and benefits | Ensures effectiveness by balancing individual and collective interests |
3 | Fair and inclusive decision making | |
4 | Monitoring agreed upon behaviors | |
5 | Graduated sanctions for misbehaviors | |
6 | Fast and fair conflict resolution | |
7 | Authority to self-govern | Supports performance and engagement |
8 | Appropriate relations with other groups | Scales to Whole Systems |
