In many organizations, the central office is where control, planning, and administration converge. At TEIKEI, coordination units are conceived differently: not as hubs of power, but as nodes for collective action. Here, coordination does not mean hierarchy—it means synergy, built on trust, openness, and the strength of decentralized structures.
There are no fixed office spaces, no isolated management levels. Instead, people collaborate—often digitally—on topics relevant to the network. Coordination units use co-working spaces, share resources, communicate transparently, and document all processes openly. This allows all participants—regardless of their formal role—to contribute, engage, and shape outcomes together.
The working methods of these units follow the principles of a community-based economy: efficient, minimalist, cooperative. Paper consumption is virtually zero, decisions are made by consensus, and the structure is open to anyone who wants to participate. The coordination work at TEIKEI is a lived example of how organization can be reimagined—not as top-down administration, but as enabling participation on equal footing.
One level up: 02 - Council of Synergies
Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT)
Created: Written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Date: 2025-06-15 · Last updated: 2026-03-17 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us