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The following responds to questions raised in our structure and strategy workshops from members of groups that are either newly formed, or have not adopted alignment on a clear direction. This resource was developed from recommendations included in organizer-developed resources, and from activist insights. Included in the below article are suggestions for formulating a vision and mission, determining your group values and conduct, forming a theory of change, pointers for holding meetings and community testimonials for holding a strategy process. | The following responds to questions raised in our structure and strategy workshops from members of groups that are either newly formed, or have not adopted alignment on a clear direction. This resource was developed from recommendations included in organizer-developed resources, and from activist insights. Included in the below article are suggestions for formulating a vision and mission, determining your group values and conduct, forming a theory of change, pointers for holding meetings and community testimonials for holding a strategy process. | ||
== | == Starting the alignment process == | ||
A great place to start is agreement that your group wants to collectively build something. | |||
Responsibility for facilitating this process should be shared by at least 2 people. | |||
Throughout the process, you should think about leadership development in addition to the process of building your group. Rotate roles and responsibilities as much as possible to skill up members. | |||
Revision as of 18:36, 9 January 2023
The following responds to questions raised in our structure and strategy workshops from members of groups that are either newly formed, or have not adopted alignment on a clear direction. This resource was developed from recommendations included in organizer-developed resources, and from activist insights. Included in the below article are suggestions for formulating a vision and mission, determining your group values and conduct, forming a theory of change, pointers for holding meetings and community testimonials for holding a strategy process.
Starting the alignment process
A great place to start is agreement that your group wants to collectively build something.
Responsibility for facilitating this process should be shared by at least 2 people.
Throughout the process, you should think about leadership development in addition to the process of building your group. Rotate roles and responsibilities as much as possible to skill up members.