I am compelled to retreat to Nature periodically, Whenever possible I take my canine companion, Sita. That’s her last weekend taking a good look at something behind me. I rented a primitive cabin in the West Virginia wilderness and enjoyed some down time with her. Completely unplugged as I was literally off the grid. It’s […]
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Today I want to talk to you about the second condition required for the success of a collective impact model: Shared Measurement. Last week I talked about the common agenda as a precondition for success. Both conditions are imperative to a successful Collective Impact, the name of a model for any initiative that harnesses the
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If you follow my work, you know I love Grand Challenges, and one of the greatest joys of my life is to help leaders develop and execute their own. A Grand Challenge is a bold goal that tackles an intractable problem, one that no one else has been able to solve. The grand challenges I
Today I will explore the lynchpin that holds everything together: The Common Agenda. Last week, I shared a video summarizing the 5 Conditions for a Collective Impact Initiative. Collective Impact is a model that harnesses the power of multiple organizations and activists toward a single cause. Collective Impact is particularly helpful for modern day systemic
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I will be wearing an American flag on my lapel to open up conversations with others about our country. I intend to diffuse polarization with the people I can have conversations with, by listening and expressing empathy regardless of whether or not we agree. I want to hear from others what they want, aspire to,
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Collective impact is a powerful approach arisen out of the social action arena where it is widely believed that a single organization is incapable of bringing about systemic change. Multiple organizations and activists who represent multiple points of view should work collectively toward change. For this to happen five conditions must be met: 1. Common
Nobody can call me a musician, but I do love to listen. As my beautiful wife, Laura Baron is an accomplished artist I consider myself her complement in one very important way: I am an appreciative music listener. I love to go to her shows. I have other favorite artists. Two of my longtime beloved
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Mandating change is no longer sufficient. Today, much change is generated from social movements that create real impact. Based on research by social activist and Tufts University professor, Christina Economos, I’ve created a plan that facilitates change. Whether you’re trying to create change within your organization, your community, or your country, these 10 elements will be
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Yes, I know the top of my head is cut off in the picture above. But, it’s the only record I have of going out for burgers with my daughter, Ruchi, in our pajamas. Laura was dropping our son off at college and it seemed like a fun thing to do. It was! Ever do
While in the Pacific Northwest this last week, my son and I were surrounded by the smoke from wildfires on all sides. Seattle and Portland exceeded industrial China’s pollution levels. We traveled north across the border into Canada where the smoke was less but still palpable. When we brought up Canadian maps that portrayed the
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