What is a Restorative Culture?

A restorative culture is built on the premise that a sense of Belonging leads to engagement, both with each other, and with the work that the organization is oriented around. It is one that understands that we inextricably exist within a network of relationships, and it knows how to work effectively to strengthen these relationships for the sake of the work that needs to be done.

 

Restorative Cultures understand the value of:

 

• All of our relationships

• The foundational importance of the core human needs of Safety, Dignity and Belonging

• The obstacles to meeting these core needs and how to overcome them

• The value of conflict when addressed skillfully

• Understanding fully the context that we work within

• The importance of awareness in our learning