3 Collective Decision-Making Pitfalls to Avoid

 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...

7 Solutions for Accountability in Cooperation

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...

10 Keys to Collaborative Leadership In Action

  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...

New year, new power dynamics

*This is a cross-posted blog with Beneficial State Foundation. See original publication here.By Symone Jackson | LinkedIn and Rebecca Fisher McGinty | LinkedIn Symone is the Digital Engagement Manager at Beneficial State Foundation. This Blog was written in...

4 Tips for Achieving True Accountability in Your Teams

Throughout the course of my 30 years as a social entrepreneur, one of the most common frustrations I’ve seen arise in workplaces is the issue of accountability. And I know I am not alone! So many of us have experienced frustrating or unworkable accountability in our...