by Sam Boyd | 11 Dec 2019 | Thoughts from the field
In brief In this blog, Sam Boyd – Head of Policy, Impact and Communications at Switchback – describes the transformational effect of personal relationships on the lives of young offenders, offering them a way to rebuild their lives and their...
by Ray Shostak | 14 Oct 2019 | Economy & Politics, Thoughts from the field
In brief In this piece for Joining the Dots blog Ray Shostak considers the “enabling conditions” for developing relational practice and suggests a framework for supporting them. Ray Shostak Government advisor Ray has been a teacher, a local authority worker, a...
by Nick Andrews | 11 Sep 2019 | Thoughts from the field
In brief In this piece for Joining the Dots Nick Andrews discusses the true nature of co production and how good support is founded in, and reflects back, the kind of relationships that Martin Buber called “I– thou” not “I- it”. Nick Andrews Research and Practice...
by Clare Wightman | 17 Jul 2019 | Thoughts from the field
In brief In this Joining the Dots contribution, Clare Wightman discusses the importance of relationships in removing stigma and reducing exclusion. Clare Wightman CEO at Grapevine Coventry and Warwickshire Clare is CEO of Grapevine Coventry and...
by Ben Thurman | 16 Jul 2019 | Thoughts from the field
In brief In this Joining the Dots blog contribution, Ben Thurman reflects on the tensions between kindness and risk, relationships and professionalism, emotions and performance management, and the need to reshape organisational culture to foster a culture of kindness....
