by Leonie Shanks | 15 Oct 2020 | Communities & Volunteering, Covid and Relationships
Shift Researcher Leonie Shanks invites us to explore who the 10m community ‘volunteers’ were who stepped up to support their communities through Covid, and how we can maintain this energy and commitment going forwards.
by David Robinson | 6 Oct 2020 | Convenings, Covid and Relationships
In our tenth Sighting we reflect on the ‘changing weather’ and ask how we can stem the tide and nurture more warmth, connection and positivity. Over the course of March to May, we reported on a number of positive shifts towards greater trust,...
by Tony Clements | 14 Sep 2020 | Our thinking, Relational Councils
In brief In July, we published ‘Developing the Framework’; an extended blog written by Tony Clements which lays out 10 ways in which local authorities can help community engagement to thrive. In this follow up blog, Tony reflects on the subsequent...
by Tayo Medupin | 4 Sep 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Guest Blogs
In brief In this Observatory Sighting, Shift’s Innovation Director Tayo Medupin explores the potential of a more people-powered future, and highlights the underinvestment in individuals stepping up and stepping in to help others in their community....
by Prachir Pasricha | 12 Aug 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Guest Blogs
Prachir Pasricha In this Joining the Dots blog, Canadian graduate Prachir Pasricha reflects on the way COVID-19 has shone a light on the importance of a collective understanding of wellbeing. Prachir Pasricha recently graduated from the University of Western Ontario...
