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Opus - An Organisation For Promoting Understanding Of Society

opus - an organisation for promoting understanding of society

It was founded by Sir Charles Goodeve in 1975 with the object of promoting understanding of society and of organisations within society. He believed that, if we were better able to understand the processes operating in industry and society – particularly those causing conflict – then our decisions could become more rational, we would become more effective managers of ourselves and others and we would be able to act with greater authority and responsibility as citizens. In establishing OPUS as a non-political organisation with charitable status, Sir Charles was supported and encouraged by The Tavistock Institute and the Industrial Society. Its study and promotion of a better understanding of society – how it works and how the individual relates to it – was recognised as a distinctive field that was not addressed by other bodies. OPUS aims to develop a deeper understanding of conscious and unconscious organisational and social dynamics; and to promote reflective citizenship – using this understanding to act authoritatively and responsibly as members of society and organisations within society. OPUS pursues this aim through a combination of education and training, academic research and publication and organisational consultancy and coaching, and by external communication of our findings to a wider audience. OPUS also maintains links with organisations both nationally and internationally with similar aims.

SELECT: A Community Links Project

select: a community links project

Community Links is a Lanarkshire-based organisation, established in 2002, with a proven track record and passion for working with communities to inspire local champions to identify, develop, and create long-lasting, community-owned change. Our current activities include: Engaging with communities and involving them in decision-making processes. Increasing community capacity and involvement utilising Asset Based Community Development, Participatory Budgeting, and Co-Production. Facilitating community consultations and events by promoting the Community Planning Partnership objectives to the communities using innovative methods of communication. Encouraging volunteering opportunities by recruiting, training, and supporting local volunteers to deliver services and opportunities for the benefit of their local communities. Employability SELECT (Supporting Employment and Learning by Empowering Communities in Technology) by increasing digital access and providing guidance and support, enhancing ICT skills, supporting education/training and job opportunities. Providing information/communication to ensure individuals and communities are aware of services and opportunities, using appropriate methods. Developing true and representative community engagement to help shape delivery in communities to improve people's quality of life. Improving our commitment to the environment and social responsibility in our communities and workplace through our environmental policy. We are a value based organisation and these values are reflected in how we conduct our work and interact with the communities we serve.