The difference now is that we know what to do and what the priorities are. We have collectively agreed people co-ordination principles and procedures. The basic SUMA management principles SUMA members have made clear their wish to rely on certain management principles. Any development of the business and its operations must conform to these, otherwise we simply don't achieve compliance. That's the beauty of a collective.
All members are equal.
No separate managers and operatives. We choose strategies which strengthen these principles and work to eliminate existing custom and practice which are in conflict with them. Continuous improvement of collective democratic management. Improving communications and access to information especially for manual and off-site workers 2. Building team working and resisting the natural tendency towards authority management vested in individuals, whilst encouraging systems enabling accountability of teams to corporate decisions.