San Diego Workforce Partnership’s Post

How can community assemblies transform decision-making? We shared a #BlogPost last week exploring how this innovative public engagement process allows community members to be involved in decisions and policies that affect them, resulting in better informed residents who come together to co-create solutions. The article expands on the following reasons community assemblies could be a part of organizational, governmental and municipal decision-making: 1. Recommendations put forward by assemblies reflect a fuller diversity of experiences 2. Community assemblies are deliberative and informative 3. Community assemblies bring people together and strengthen existing bonds 4. Community assemblies rebuild trust and make room for accountability from all parties Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/gT4ju8DA

For all my connections in #vancouver , I highly recommend this workshop with Ted Rau Learn how #sociocracy can impact your organization (i.e. #employeeresourcegroups #ergs) and personal life.

There’s a lot of buzz around “Community Benefits” but what are they and what do they mean for my community? Are there key models and resources? Come with your questions for our monthly Community Benefit Network call! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eeKzdxh7 #ReImagineAppalachia #CommunityBenefits #Appalachia #InflationReductionAct

"Important attributes of successful community partnerships include focusing on needs identified by affected communities, activating community assets and strengths, establishing a stable infrastructure for, and sharing funding and authority over projects, focusing on important and relevant outcomes, and fostering mutual trust and respect among the members of the partnership." - Lisa Cooper, MD, MPH Get your copy of Lisa Cooper's book "Why Are Health Disparities Everyone’s Problem?" today! 🔗 https://loom.ly/LEigtMM

Important lesson here: a block party can bring a neighborhood together, so can the planning of a block party and bonding over a shared desire to make your community better! https://lnkd.in/gnyc2CqZ

The Reimagine Public Safety Act advocates for a holistic strategy to address firearm violence through focused community investments and youth engagement. Learn more about the RPSA, and see what programs are available in your own community: dhs.illinois.gov/reimagine #Reimagine

Together, we can tackle our most challenging problems. This week I was inspired not by the lofty goals, illuminating research or the theory of change but by the practical, tactical, gritty commitment to get it done. Thanks to the City and partners for hosting the first affordable housing week at city hall and to so many partners in other rooms working on policy change at the state level. A few reflections in the blog linked below.

Guess what - I'm part of this great event today. You can see me and my esteemed collaborator, Harm Christian Tolden from Bergen Kommune, talk about Taking the Initiative, a radical community engagment programme disrupting the bureaucratic systems that impede local government in supporting community flourishing. If you're interested in #sociallyengagedpractice and #communityengagement , tune in.

From our conversation with Danelle Almaraz: Implementing community agreements can effectively align school efforts and overcome challenges. How does your institution utilize these tools? Join the conversation and watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g2cer7-A #EducationalManagement #TeamAlignment

Agreements are one of the top ways to move from co-blabberation to collaboration.