Over the years, many different organisational influences have shaped the community – from the early days of following direct guidance, to attunement and group consensus. Many tools and approaches have been developed, tried and tested. Here is where you can read about them – from theocracy to sociocracy.
Findhorn, Fact or Fiction? A Sociological Study of a Scottish Intentional Community
This paper is a sociological analysis of the Findhorn Foundation Community, based on a three-week visit in 1977, and uses a participant observational method. It briefly sketches the history, philosophy and world view, along with a demographic and economic profile. Analysis focuses on such items as rules, roles, relationships, leadership styles, decision-making processes, their informal hierarchy, social control and their use of feedback procedures.
