Are you ready to transform how we think about power?
The old narratives of power – as something held by a select few, a finite resource to be hoarded and jealously guarded – have failed us. They’ve led to systems of inequality and injustice, where the voices and needs of many are silenced and disregarded. It’s time for a new story. One where power is not a possession, but a living current flowing through the intricate web of human connection.
The workshop Collective Power to Transform Systems explores how collective power, fueled by authentic relationships and shared values, can transform systems and create a more just and equitable world. We’ll learn how to shift from “power over” to “power with”, cultivate trust and address power imbalances, and engage those currently in power to create a horizontal power shift. Through practical examples and engaging discussions, you’ll develop key skills for building and sustaining collective power, while connecting this transformative work to tangible improvements in people’s lives.
Together we will explore Key Practices for Transforming Power Dynamics:
- Cultivating the Conditions: How do we create the individual and collective will and the heart to change power dynamics?
- Practices to Balance Power: What is the relational work of transforming power? How do we maintain the will?
- Sustaining Collective Power: What are the individual and collective indicators power is transforming? What new structures have emerged?
Registration includes participating in the workshop, as well as copies of the workshop post-event recording and related presentation. Attendees have three months following the workshop to review the recording.
This workshop is hosted in partnership by the Collective Impact Forum and Collective Change Lab.
Workshop Faculty
- Laura Calderon de La Barca, Senior Associate, Collective Change Lab
- Philippa Kabali-Kagwa, Senior Associate, Collective Change Lab
- John Kania, Founder & Executive Director, Collective Change Lab and co-author of “The Water of Systems Change” and “The Relational Work of Systems Change”
Workshop Panelists
- Alison Grubbs, Director of Culture Strategies, New Pluralists
- María Lucía Méndez Lacorazza, Director of PeaceBuilding Strategies, Fundación Ideas para la Paz
- Monique Miles, Managing Director of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions and Director of the Opportunity Youth Forum at the Aspen Institute
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Site: Visit our Eventbrite site to register.
Workshop Rates: Individual registration is $199, plus Eventbrite fees.
Registration Deadlines: The last day to register for this workshop is Friday, December 6, 2024.
Group Rates: For groups of 10 or more people interested in registering for the workshop, there is a 10% discount. Please contact Tracy Timmons-Gray at tracy.timmons-gray@fsg.org to access this discount.
Scholarships: A limited number of reduced-price registration scholarships are available for this workshop. This scholarship would reduce registration from $199 to $75. To apply for a reduced-price scholarship, please complete the scholarship application by Wednesday, November 20. Apply for a Scholarship.
Cancellations and Refunds: Refunds are available, minus a 10% admin fee, as long as registrants contact us in writing ahead of the cancellation deadline of December 5, 2024. Please see our FAQ below for cancellation deadlines.
Have More Questions? Please see our FAQ further down this page for answers to frequently asked questions. If your question is not addressed in our FAQ, please reach out to Tracy Timmons-Gray at: tracy.timmons-gray@collectiveimpactforum.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for this workshop? Visit our Eventbrite site to register.
Is this workshop in-person or online? This is an online learning workshop. We will use Zoom Meeting.
What time zone is the workshop listed in? We are using Eastern Time (US & Canada) for communicating times for this workshop, running from 1pm – 4:00pm ET. If you are joining from another time zone, please note the time difference.
What will the workshop entail? The three-hour workshop will include a mix of presentation, Q&A, and small group discussions. There will be a short break during the workshop.
When do I receive information on how to join the workshop? You will receive zoom information and related workshop materials a few days before the workshop. We will send this information to the email you used to register.
Will this workshop be recorded? Yes. The main presentation and Q&A within the workshop will be recorded. Small groups discussions/breakout groups will not be recorded. We will send the recording to you normally within a week of the live workshop. You will have three months to review the recording.
What accessibility practices will this series be using? We will have zoom auto-captions on for the workshop. Ahead of the workshop, we will send out copies of any presentation or handouts that the workshop will use. After the workshop, we will share recordings of the session as well as any referenced resources.
Please reach out to Tracy Timmons-Gray at tracy.timmons-gray@collectiveimpactforum.org if you need other accessibility measures not mentioned above.
Are there Group Rates available? Yes. If you have 10 or more people interested in registering for the workshop, there is a 10% discount available. Please contact Tracy Timmons-Gray@collectiveimpactforum.org to inquire about group rates.
Can my team sign-up with one registration? No. This is an active workshop, and each person will require their own registration as attendees will be broken up into small groups during the workshop time to discuss learning questions during the session.
How do I request a refund? Registered participants who decide to cancel their participation will receive a refund of their registration fee minus a 10% processing fee as long as that request is made by Wednesday, December 5. The 10% fee covers non-recoupable administrative expenses associated with event preparation. All refund requests should be emailed to tracy.timmons-gray@collectiveimpactforum.org. We are unable to process refunds after the refund deadline has passed.
