The Staying Human Orientation

The Staying Human Project explores a simple but demanding question.

The orientation below describes the principles that guide this work.

Can we remain relational when power, pressure and emotion are present?

Six principles guide this orientation:

The six principles can be understood across three domains:

  1. how we regulate ourselves
  2. how we hold power
  3. how we remain relational when guiding others.
DimensionQuestionPrinciple Pair
SelfHow do I govern myself?Regulation Before Reaction / Accountability Without Dehumanization
PowerHow do I hold authority?Dignity Before Dominance / Awareness of Power
RelationshipHow do I influence others?Relationship Before Control / Discipline as Teaching