harmonyfocused
Harmonyfocused is a term used to describe a set of practices and attitudes that prioritize harmony, balance, and cooperative outcomes in groups, organizations, and communities. It emphasizes preventing or resolving conflict through inclusive dialogue, empathy, and constructive compromise, rather than competition or coercion.
In practice, harmonyfocused approaches appear in conflict mediation, participatory design, collaborative governance, and team development. Advocates
Key principles include inclusive participation, transparent communication, equitable consideration of needs, iterative feedback, and nonviolent problem-solving.
Critics warn that an excessive focus on harmony can suppress dissent, marginalize minority voices, or stall
Related concepts include collaborative governance, conflict resolution, restorative justice, participatory design, and systems thinking.