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What are some critical thinking strategies for Community Organizers?

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Community organizing is the process of mobilizing people to collectively address social issues and create positive change. As a community organizer, you need to think critically about the problems you face, the solutions you propose, and the actions you take. Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and reason logically and objectively. It helps you avoid biases, assumptions, and fallacies that can undermine your effectiveness and credibility. In this article, we will discuss some critical thinking strategies for community organizers that can help you improve your problem solving skills and achieve your goals.

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1 Identify the problem

The first step in any community organizing project is to identify the problem you want to solve. This requires you to gather relevant information, facts, and evidence about the issue, its causes, and its impacts. You also need to define the problem clearly and precisely, avoiding vague or ambiguous terms. A well-defined problem helps you focus your efforts and resources, and communicate your purpose to others.

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Steve Chen

Community Events & Meetups at Sonar ?? | Executive Director of Code & Coffee | 37 cities with 368 events a year
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Default to long over short horizons. Start thinking of the long-term, today. Example: What will you be doing this 1,3,5,10, or 20 years from now? Still this? Other long-term problems to think about in the Belonging, Safety, Trust framework: - Trust. Where do you find TRUSTED people interested in your community outside of your community? - Safety. What rules will your community enforce? How will they be enforced? How do folks get contact with leaders? - Belonging. How do you include folks outside of your community guidelines? Who belongs? Who does not? Once you have the highest-level starting point of community, you'll get clarity around critical aspects and then be able to dig into the nuances to form strategy.

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Sebastian Rocca

Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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For me, the “problem” needs to have a human face. It needs to be lived by some and matter to an even bigger group of people. People living the issue should lead or have a substantial part in defining the problem and the overall influencing strategy.

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2 Explore multiple perspectives

The next step is to explore multiple perspectives on the problem and its possible solutions. This means you need to listen to and understand the views, opinions, and experiences of different stakeholders, such as the affected community, the allies, the opponents, and the decision makers. You also need to consider the social, political, economic, and cultural factors that influence the problem and its outcomes. By exploring multiple perspectives, you can avoid narrow or biased thinking, and gain a deeper and broader insight into the problem.

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Sebastian Rocca

Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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In my experience exploring multiple perspectives can be helpful in finding win-win solutions where (if possible) all major stakeholders win. It can be the starting point of a successful strategy. It also builds trust, engagement and curiosity. It might lead to uncomfortable (but often essential) partnerships.

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3 Evaluate arguments and evidence

The third step is to evaluate the arguments and evidence that support or oppose your position and your proposed solution. This means you need to assess the quality, reliability, and relevance of the sources, data, and claims that you and others use. You also need to identify and avoid logical fallacies, such as ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, or slippery slope, that can weaken your reasoning and persuasion. By evaluating arguments and evidence, you can strengthen your case and challenge opposing views.

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Sebastian Rocca

Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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In my opinion arguments need to come from a place of authenticity and honesty. Evidence is essential but I think it’s also important to include emotions and vulnerabilities. It can be more difficult to challenge an argument that is brutally honest and that taps into people’s emotions.

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4 Generate alternatives and consequences

The fourth step is to generate alternatives and consequences for solving the problem. This means you need to brainstorm and research different options and strategies that can address the problem effectively and efficiently. You also need to anticipate and weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks of each option, as well as the feasibility and acceptability of implementing it. By generating alternatives and consequences, you can compare and contrast different solutions and choose the best one for your situation.

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Sebastian Rocca

Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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In community organising I personally love to find the common grounds with our “opposition”. I’m often amazed by the findings. It helps in devising strategies for engagement and potential solutions. In generating alternatives I also find useful to consult with other groups who might have fought similar battles but for different issues. What can we learn from their experience/backlashes/gains?

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5 Reflect and revise

The final step is to reflect and revise your thinking and actions based on the feedback and results you receive. This means you need to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of your solution, and identify any gaps, errors, or challenges that arise. You also need to seek and incorporate constructive criticism, suggestions, and new information that can help you improve your solution and your performance. By reflecting and revising, you can learn from your experience and adapt to changing circumstances .

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Sebastian Rocca

Social Entrepreneur. Coach. Founder and CEO at Micro Rainbow CIC
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For me this is not the final step. It’s a step that is interwoven in all the others. There should be space to reflect and revise regularly. Especially when we think we got the message right, something else might happen or emerge that needs considering and we need to have the courage to reflect and adapt.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Miriam Y. Vega, PhD

President & CEO at Argus Community, Inc.| PhD, Operations Expert, Turnaround Specialist, Innovator
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Community organizing is not easy; especially these days in such a fractured society. I developed a few years ago the LUKA principles around community organizing: leadership develipment; finding unifying themes and concepts; building and enhancing knowledge; and going into action. But action has to come after finding common ground, building leadership skills and upskilling on a myriad of tactics, strategies and general knowledge.

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1 Identify the problem

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4 Generate alternatives and consequences

5 Reflect and revise

6 Here’s what else to consider

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