We implemented a straightforward compensation system with standard rates: £40 per hour for delivering work and £20 per hour for attending meetings. While this dual-rate structure created clarity in pr...
By Matt Bell
Financial transparency was a journey of continuous improvement at Belong in Plymouth. Initially, the system was in constant flux, making it difficult for team members to follow. This challenge was com...
By Matt Bell
We've all been there: you design the perfect leaflet, book the ideal venue, and wait... and wait. In communities burdened by a history of unfulfilled promises – places like "The Forgotten Land" on the...
By Simon Sherbersky
In the intricate dance of community building, where trust can be fragile and has to be earned, the art of the invitation emerges as a critical skill. It's more than just sending out a notice; it's abo...
By Simon Sherbersky
In the world of co-creation and community-led change, a fundamental truth quickly becomes apparent: meeting people where they are, being focussed on the range of needs and aptitudes and constantly ada...
By Simon Sherbersky
In our work to bring communities together and ignite collective action, we've repeatedly witnessed the profound impact of a simple, ancient shape: the circle. It might seem obvious, but there's an und...
By Simon Sherbersky
We've all sat in meetings, staring at charts and data, trying to make sense of complex problems. But what if understanding wasn't just about intellect, but about feeling? What if true collective actio...
By Simon Sherbersky
In our journey of co-design, moving from the tangible "Map of Belonging" to truly understanding what mattered to individuals required a deeper dive. It wasn't enough to just see the themes; we needed ...
By Simon Sherbersky
Our journey of deepening understanding through Three-Way Sharing took a natural pause during the half-term break. Many of our participants are parents of younger children, and we wanted to ensure ever...
By Simon Sherbersky
We've explored the profound power of Three-Way Sharing, witnessing how uninterrupted stories and collaborative distillation can build deep connection and unearth powerful individual insights. But how ...
By Simon Sherbersky
By Week Seven of our co-design journey, something truly powerful began to emerge. After weeks of deep sharing and individual insight gathering within our five separate groups, it was time to reveal th...
By Simon Sherbersky
We've journeyed through deep listening, individual storytelling, and the collective sense-making of clustered insights. Now, with a rich tapestry of understanding at our fingertips, the crucial next s...
By Simon Sherbersky