Resources: Local Democracy

You can identify potential supporters by categorising individuals and organisations according to their awareness and engagement. Some are naturally inclined to get involved, while others will first want to see…

This guide provides suggestions on working effectively as a virtual team. Virtual collaboration involves using online tools to connect, share ideas, and build collective intelligence. This has been made possible…

Anyone can run effective meetings with a little bit of practice and planning. Meetings are important for building relationships, getting to know the people in your community; they save time,…

Building networks is about identifying people and groups who are aligned with your project and others like it, and building mutual friendships to support each other. With some of these…

Working in partnership with others is a great way to build a collaborative culture in your community. Why are partnerships are important? What are different types of partnerships? What makes…

There is always more that brings us together than that which separates us. How do you build friendship and trust in communities across all possible barriers?  How do you create…

This approach to conflict resilience emphasises cultivating conditions for Peace rather than waiting until conflict resolution is needed.  What conditions promote well-being, harmony, and resilience?  What conditions allow conflicts to…

An Acorn-Acacia team is a way to distribute leadership in a group, typically used short-term for events and programmes.  Each team member holds a different role, embodying an archetypal energy,…

A clear process for how to make decisions can help a group to function smoothly, minimising confusion and conflict.  Ideally everyone in the group can understand how decisions are made…

A feedback culture is a foundational aspect of transitioning toward conflict resilience and a more collaborative group culture.  Ideally it supports self-awareness, cooperation, learning, and conflict resilience in groups. Feedback…

A collaborative approach to crafting a proposal where everyone shares their views. A simple proposal is introduced, followed by a round of clarifying questions, and then reactions are shared for…

This guide covers how Circles make decisions using consent-based governance. It explains the roles of facilitators and secretaries, who help meetings run smoothly and ensure decisions align with the group's…