Community & Organizational Development

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  I’ve worked with a lot of organizations and networks developing community-based programs that seek to address complex issues such as homelessness and youth involvement in gangs. There’s no shortage of knowledge among those working on these issues on the frontlines.

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  Like a roadmap guides motorists through unfamiliar territory to reach the final destination, there are effective tools that can help organizations to better navigate the complex environments in which they work, and guide the development of successful initiatives.

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  Economic uncertainty, increased demand for services and concurrent decreases in funding as well as calls for greater accountability.

Successful organizations and communities have a resilience that allows them to face unprecedented challenges. This resilience comes from an ability to bring new perspectives and resources to their work and develop new partnerships. This means engaging in new ways.

Resilient organizations know how to tap into the knowledge and experience across the organization – from the front line to senior management and the boardroom. Resilient communities know how to bring a wide range of citizens and interests together to address common challenges.

One World can help your organization or community build capacity and resiliency. We can help you design and carry out strategic planning, organizational assessment and development processes that engage members, partners and communities effectively, identify clear goals, and help mobilize new resources and energy. We use approaches such as Appreciative Inquiry and dialogue as well as many other tools to help groups have the conversations they need to move ahead.