Sheatuf-yeda November 2020

אם אינך רואה מייל זה לחץ כאן

Shalom!

Like us, you are probably finding ways to generate effective action in this ever-changing reality. In this edition of Sheatuf-yeda we are proud to share a new document summarizing the participative processes we have coordinated in the Ministry of Education for the past 8 years. In this context, we recommend that you take a look at a new review that brings together 60 different models for public participation from around the world, from which you can learn about the development of this fascinating fields.

We were also pleased to take part in the International "Champions for Change 2020" conference held in September - You are invited to take a look at the dilemmas faced by Collective Impact initiatives during the Corona crisis and the changes the model is undergoing.

Finally - embracing the principles of systemic thinking is a necessity in any process of social change, especially at this time, when numerous systems face extraordinary challenges. A recent meeting of the "Open Studio", hosted by Lilach Dora, dealt with Systemic Thinking and ways to implement it in leading social change.

Enjoy your read! Sheatufim Team

Responses or thoughts are welcomed at: yeda@sheatufim.org.il.

Insights from 8 years of Participative Processes in the Ministry of Education

A new document sheds light on the
work of the unit for managing cross-sector programs and partnerships in the Ministry of Education. The article summarizes 8 years of collaborative processes and promotion of policies of collaborative governance. It was written as part of the professional guidance provided by Sheatufim to the unit between the years 2012-2020, and it offers insights formulated on the basis of our rich and varied experience. All insights are accompanied by examples, along with practical recommendations regarding a variety of aspects of participation and consultation processes. >> Download the document (in Hebrew)

60 models from 50 years of
public participation

A new article from bangthetable.com blog reviews 60 different models for public participation from around the world, developed over the past 50 years. This is a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the field, demonstrating how the balance of power has changed in terms of decision-making by government institutions. The initiatives are arranged on a timeline by decades. >> click here

Collective Impact during Corona

What is the place of Collective Impact organizations and other third sector organizations during a global crisis, and how does the crisis dictate changes in the way they conduct themselves? These and other questions were discussed at the Champions for Change 2020 International Conference, which we had the privilege of attending last September. >> For insights from the conference (in Hebrew) click here

Recently, we hosted Lilach Dora in The Studio for Collaborative Social Processes, for a discussion about systemic thinking for leading social change. We came to understand the concept of systemic thinking, how it serves us, and learned practical models for working with systemic thinking. The session was based on the concept of systemic thinking as an infrastructure for leading systemic change, and focused on two practical models for analyzing systemic problems: Peter Sanji’s model for mapping systemic dynamics and the Causal Loop Diagrams model. >> For materials (in Hebrew), click here