Learning has become synonymous with formal education, which is often entangled in flawed systems that perpetuate injustice. This has resulted in a distorted perception of the true power of learning….
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Nurturing Sustainable Communities
The Power of Network Governance and Leadership In a world that thrives on interconnectedness, the role of effective network governance and leadership practices in building sustainable and connected communities cannot…
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On Remedy and Redress as Network Principles
“I am trying to shape my despair into some form of action, but for now, I am standing on the cold edge of grief” – Terry Tempest Williams, “Erosion: Essays…
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Aso Oke: Weaving Community
According to a scholar of textile design Picton (1979), weaving is a simple process of interlacing a set of thread (warp and weft) at right angles to form a web…
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The Gong-Gong Beater: An Indigenous Information Sharing Medium for Sustaining the Influence of Community Networks
Who is a Gong-Gong Beater? In traditional Ghanaian society, the gong-gong beater is characterized as the official communication and information manager within a chieftaincy structure. This person is often unassuming,…
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Attuning to the Harmonies of Home
“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing” – Arundathi Roy You can find hundreds of definitions of…
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The DNA of Organizational Transformation—Structure, Relationships & Shared Purpose
In my role as an organizational well-being officer at IBSS Corporation, I was given a unique opportunity. As part-scientist, part-community builder, and part-alchemist, I was able to bring my personal and felt…
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The Dots From Your Heart And Hand: Breathing Through Art
Like the fast-moving cars in cities, the fast-thinking minds of children throw smiles to my lips. Building cars are complex – it takes a lot of creativity and expertise. On…
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On Rest
I began this blog post thinking about operationalizing network values. It felt serious. I wanted to write a thing that helped me better understand that feeling in my body when…
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Creative Freedom for True Equity
Equity is often discussed, but rarely understood in a context that speaks to the core challenges of people who are under-represented in race, religion, gender, socio economic status or who…
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