Working with complexity Resource

Being prepared for complex situations is a very sensible thing to do when working with diverse communities. Here are a couple of our favourite resources which specifically deal with complexity.

Mataura: a community transformed Story

Ten years ago, Mataura wasn’t seen as a very desirable place to live. But the last decade has seen the town go through a complete transformation.

Neighbourhood Strengthening Ideas Resource

From building a diverse dialogue to engage your wider community to the indifferences of resident-led and community organisations, this is a one page summary of the insights shared during Jim Diers 2016 visit to New Zealand.

Embracing Complexity Resource

Our National Coordinator, David Hanna, met recently with the team at Deloitte to discuss the complexity of systems and the resilience and potential of communities. Deloitte’s Adithi Pandit describes the key takeaway points here.

Our 2019 CLD skills workshops

Community-led development (CLD) is the process of working collaboratively to create and achieve locally owned visions and goals.

Growing diverse community leadership Resource

Learn of the guiding factors that you can harness to support leadership development in your community – such as values, culture, vision, relationships and processes.

Tips for organising a street BBQ Resource

A tip sheet to support you in pulling together a successful community BBQ, including engaging attendees, things to plan for and suggested contacts to support with your event logistics.

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Looking back to move forward Resource

Looking Back to Move Forward – a report on taking a community-led development approach in Aotearoa from Mangakino, Mt. Roskill, North-East Valley & Whirinaki – and the learnings and insights that followed.