by Rebecca Fisher McGinty | Apr 21, 2020
One of our Cooperative Leadership Certification Cohorts meeting for their session virtually. This global pandemic is revealing a lot about what has not been working in our economy, workplaces, and beyond. One thing that is certain that we need ways to be agile AND... by Rebecca Fisher McGinty | Feb 20, 2020
In the Fall of 2019, I visited the Mondragon Cooperatives through the Saint Mary’s Masters of Cooperative Management Field Research course taught by Marcelo Vieta. Before I left for the field research trip, I was attracted to the Mondragon Principle “Sovereignty of... by Rebecca Fisher McGinty | Sep 30, 2019
Decision making is such an important part of our teams and of life. We make decisions all the time! Some of us take these actions quickly, snapping our fingers and heading off in the direction of our choosing. Others take longer to deliberate, examining every factor... by Rebecca Fisher McGinty | Aug 31, 2019
Accountability. It’s a topic that comes up over and over again in our cooperatives, non-profits, organizing spaces, and even relationships. So, how do we support each other with clarity, care, and movement toward accountability? Well, often, you can integrate... by Rebecca Fisher McGinty | Mar 31, 2019
Erica Buswell is the VP of Programs at Maine Farmland Trust and she is one of our most recent graduates of the Cooperative Leadership Certification Program. Maine Farmland Trust is a member-powered statewide organization that protects farmland, supports... by Rebecca Fisher McGinty | Jul 20, 2017
I’m writing to share a recent experience I had on a kayaking swamp tour (not far from my home in New Orleans) in a tandem kayak with a close friend I’ve known for over a decade. Before I say more, I would have never thought that Collab and what I’ve learned this past...