I am going to say it…” too many surveys” Possibly a bit rich coming from me, having just pulled together a local online survey…but I am currently sitting with eight surveys waiting for me to complete. They are all meaningful and are ones I am keen to contribute to, but I am looking at spending […]
Category Archives: Shifting the Balance of Power
The Gate is Open…
“The future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people.” Ernesto Sirolli The need for identity, belonging and community can override the desire for freedom and autonomy. There is a degree of comfort in Hobbes’ model. (see earlier blog Hobbes’ Principles – not a Hobson’s Choice) We human beings […]
Real Empowerment cannot be Cherry Picked
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence and inner healing.” Jean […]
Hobbes’ Principles – Not a Hobson’s Choice…
The Route Map for Community Participation in the Recovery Phase paper was prepared and launched in the latter part of 2020 and has been well received and circulated. I am keen that it really reaches decision makers which can provoke some real discussion around how this approach can be realised. It is widely agreed and […]