Sustainable Management Learning in Community-Based Enterprises
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This academic article aims to present guidelines for learning in the management of community-based enterprises for sustainability. Sustainability serves as a key indicator of the success of community-based enterprises. Therefore, in order to achieve sustainable management, leaders and members of community-based enterprises should emphasize the principles of lifelong learning and informal learning, both at the individual and group levels. They should learn from stakeholders, as well as from government and private sector agencies that participate in exchanging ideas and experiences through community participatory learning processes. Learning derived from both individual characteristics and managerial attributes also contributes to the sustainability of community-based enterprise management. The application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in managing community-based enterprises emphasizes a balanced approach, transparency, and the preservation of local wisdom. Leaders and members are expected to demonstrate dedication, integrity, and a readiness to transfer community businesses to future generations. In addition, to promote sustainability, leaders and members must strengthen community livelihood assets. This includes increasing income for community members, reinforcing the local economy, enhancing knowledge and skills, expanding infrastructure, and improving the local environment. The development of these dimensions reflects genuine learning in community-based enterprise management for sustainability.
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