“Building resilience on the periphery rather than consolidating control at the centre”
Thank you to Manu Caddie, who’s post on LinkedIn was talking about this ‘outside in’ approach (plus a few other important points).
Let’s visualize the model that Knowledge accumulates in a central space. Applying the learnings expands to the peripheries where new knowledge collects and gathers back into the centre to be available. Like breathing in and out. A living system.
The lived experiences of our communities are gathered and learned from. In a coordinated and resourced way.
Flaxroots is a horizontal and vertical network. We support place-based capability builders across Aotearoa. We also advocate for resourcing of intermediaries and the different support needed for social, impact and kaupapa-driven enterprises.
Some of our shared value questions might be:
How do we help change the ‘business-as-usual’ approach towards purpose-led business approach to solve real problems in our communities? (As described in the long-term insights briefing about the future of business for Aotearoa)
How do we resource the network to continue and expand positive impacts in the regions, eg foster business for good?
Playing with OpenAI in ChatGPT shows that a network of enablers is not easy to comprehend even for AI. Not making a Social Enterprise Network operate across the whole of Aotearoa but instead connecting place-based hubs seems a novelty.
Here what was generated:
Shared value questions for a social enterprise enablers network could include:
What social and environmental challenges are social enterprises working to address, and how can the network support these efforts?
How can the network better connect social enterprises with enablers, such as educators, funders, and policymakers, to create a more supportive ecosystem for this sector?
What training and support services can the network provide to help social enterprises develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed?
How can the network measure and communicate the impact of social enterprises, demonstrating the positive contribution that this sector is making to society and the economy?
How can the network foster collaboration among social enterprises and enablers, promoting the sharing of best practices, experiences, and resources?
What advocacy and policy initiatives can the network undertake to create a more supportive policy and regulatory environment for social enterprises?
How can the network ensure its long-term sustainability, ensuring that it is well-resourced and well-positioned to continue to meet the needs of social enterprises and enablers over the long term?
By asking these shared value questions, a social enterprise enablers network can ensure that it is aligned with the needs of social enterprises and enablers, and that it is well-positioned to support this sector in making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Our thoughts are with all those who have been hit by the floods, many have lost everything. If you are in the West Auckland area Dave Letele and his team at Buttabean Motivation are helping people with food parcels, clothing, blankets, furniture etc. You can get in touch with them here foodshare@thebbmprogram.com.
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