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SUMMARY:New structures\, old habits: Why change doesn’t stick and what we can do about it
DESCRIPTION:Organizations invest enormous energy in planning change — new roles\, restructured teams\, governance redesigns\, updated processes\, strategic plans.  And when those changes don’t produce the outcomes they were designed for\, the instinct is usually to question the design (did we get this “right”?) or to look at the people who “aren’t getting on board”. But there’s a third explanation that’s almost always part of what’s at play: the behavioral\, relational\, and cultural work required to make the new structure actually function was never planned for or resourced. Structure creates the conditions for change\, but it can’t produce change on its own. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore why organizational changes so often fail to deliver on their promise — not because the design was wrong\, but because the work of helping people actually operate differently within a new structure is its own work that so many change processes skip. We’ll look at what that work involves\, where it tends to break down\, and what you can do as a leader to close the gap between the organization you envisioned and the one you’re actually living in. \nThis session might be for you or your organization if… \nYou’ve made real structural changes\, and things still feel mostly the same \nYou’re hearing “we already tried that” or “nothing ever actually changes around here.” \nYou find yourself wondering whether the problem is the design or the people\, and neither answer quite fits \nYour team has new roles\, new processes\, or new expectations on paper\, but old habits and patterns persist in practice \nYou want practical approaches for leading the kind of change that doesn’t happen through org charts alone
URL:https://gc.gcdev3.com/mcn/events/new-structures-old-habits-why-change-doesnt-stick-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Monaghan":MAILTO:julia@peoplecenteredchange.com
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/c1PaxolaSAG1_53kPMasEw
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SUMMARY:Documentary Storytelling for Mission Driven Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning documentary filmmaker Margo Guernsey\, from Time Travel Productions\, for our third free workshop on leveraging documentary storytelling to amplify your organization’s mission and impact. \nAre you prepared to build authentic collaborations with those you serve to tell your collective story? \nIn April we reviewed the building blocks of story and discussed creating compelling narratives to amplify your mission. Even if you missed the the last workshop\, you can join us this time. \nThis month we will discuss concrete ways to build authentic collaboration including\n– Steps organizational leaders can take to ensure the people you serve have agency over how their stories are told.\n– Tools you can use to center the storytellers in decision making.\n– Approaches to building compelling narratives that don’t exploit or extract from the people sharing. \nWho we are: \nTime Travel Productions is a boutique style production company known for deeply collaborative documentary filmmaking and community-led distribution. We pride ourselves on providing tools and expertise for organizations to connect emotionally with audiences. Our goal is for people whose voices have been marginalized to tell their own stories on their own terms. Learn more about us here. \nAfter you register\, we will send you a calendar invite and Zoom link.
URL:https://gc.gcdev3.com/mcn/events/documentary-storytelling-for-mission-driven-organizations/
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Time Travel Productions":MAILTO:margo@timetravelproductions.com
LOCATION:https://gc.gcdev3.com/mcn/events/documentary-storytelling-for-mission-driven-organizations/
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Walk for Independence! @ Mount Ida Campus of Umass Amherst
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 14th Annual Walk for Independence! \nThe 14th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday\, May 30\, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue\, Newton\, MA)! \nThis free event invites you to walk to raise funds for vision loss and celebrate our community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss. Attendees will complete a 1\, 2\, or 3-mile walk around the Mount Ida campus\, followed by activities for all ages! \nEvent Timeline:\n– Registration: 9:00 a.m.\n– Walk Kick-Off: 10:00 a.m.\n– Post-Walk BBQ & Activities: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nEvent Highlights:\n– Free BBQ & Popcorn\n– Accessible Activities\n– Assistive Technology Demonstrations\n– Event Emcee: Sam Seavey\, founder of The Blind Life\n– And more! \nLearn More & Register Today: carroll.org/walk
URL:https://gc.gcdev3.com/mcn/events/14th-annual-walk-for-independence-mount-ida-campus-of-umass-amherst/
LOCATION:Mount Ida Campus of Umass Amherst\, 100 Carlson Ave\, Newton\, MA\, 02459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Carroll Center for the Blind":MAILTO:development@carroll.org
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