Engaging Movements
For-Profits with Social Mission Required to Create Change at Large Scale: Greenland Social impact reporting a potential solution to challenges of balancing profit, social mission The scale of social issues demanding attention widens the way for a mix of organizations with targeted social missions to address them, says thought leader Rob Greenland. Included in that mix are organizations that distribute profits. Read More
Co-ops Evoke Positive Public Perceptions, says National Survey Study shows more can be done to raise education, awareness about co-operatives A new Canadian study on the co-operative business sector is highlighting how the member-owned organizations are viewed by the public in a positive light. Read More |
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A Recipe for Massive Transformation
Combine strengths-based organizations with strengths-based media
The topics of two upcoming events recently featured in our pages illustrate what we believe is a very powerful combination.
Each story featured the use of Appreciative Inquiry (AI). First: in organizations as an effective change-management strategy. Second: as applied to media.
AI pivots on one question: if you want to inspire, mobilize and sustain human energy, which is the most effective way - by focusing on problems or pursuing possibilities?
At an upcoming event in Washington this fall, participants are gathering to share stories about how AI has had an impact on corporations, government, non-profits, schools, health care, communities and individuals.
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Life-Altering Change Possible, One Story at a Time
Stakeholder News program provides accessible, credible conduit for awareness
Inspiring positive change in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities is achievable one story at a time with Community Living Ontario's Stakeholder News program, Mary Bucholtz says. Read More
Stakeholders News Drives Creativity, Healthy CompetitionStories provide forum to celebrate people, achievements, says administrator Belonging to a Stakeholder News program keeps Temiskaming Lodge staff members on their toes when it comes to new ideas and initiatives to enhance resident care, says administrator Francine Gosselin. Read More
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