Creator: Michael Widenius, one of the founders of the MySQL database, co-wrote this manifesto.
Purpose: “…Rules for running a company based on egalitarian and sustainable principles.” (Jansson)
Manifesto
Purpose
• Create a sustainable business model that can be adopted and adapted by others.
• Create a fair and democratic company that is owned by the workers.
• Have long-term, trustworthy and meaningful relationships with our staff and customers.
Principles
• Egalitarian: The belief that all people should be treated equally. This includes equality, non-discrimination and inclusivity.
• Sustainable: We have a long-term view on our business. We watch our profits & spend wisely, we take care of each other, we support the things we depend on.
• Transparent: We communicate in an honest and genuine way. Any information or process that can be made open, will be made open.
• Fun: Create a workplace where people can have fun and want to work.
• Agile: Be flexible, receptive & adaptive, especially when dealing with staff and customers.
Methods
Concrete tools for helping us live according to our principles, including:
• Consensus-based decision making.
• Corporate transparency – any information or process that can be made open, should be made open.
• Licensing that helps benefit our company, our staff, our customers, our partners and society at large.
• Profit-sharing with staff, contributors and worthy causes.
• Don’t try to change people. Focus on getting the best from their strengths. Develop ways to work around their weaknesses.
• Prefer to work with people who share our values.
• Work against patents and other legislation that harms individual rights.
Additional Sections
Default Employee Rules
The Rules of the Company
Source
Blog Post by Mattias Jansson: http://altdevblogaday.org/2011/05/21/the-hacking-business-model/
Originally posted on Zak Greant’s Blog: http://zak.greant.com/