Cohousing-L Mailing List: Bullying

[Sue Donaldson (susalson]

Many cohousing communities seem to have at least a few residents who like
to get their own way, and are not shy about making that happen.  Their
tactics may include private emails that are critical or demeaning, speaking
harshly or yelling at others, or interrupting or overriding in meetings.
Usually communities are well aware of who these individuals are, but may
not be aware of specific instances, which leaves the target of the bullying
defenseless.

Any suggestions for dealing with this kind of thing? It's a problem in
other kinds of organizations as well.

Sue Donaldson
Village Hill Cohousing
Northampton, MA