"We need to know not only where we want to be but also where we are now. This leads to the classic problem solving technique of:
Where are we now?
Where do we want to be?
How do we get there?
The how is not a simple linear process but should be…"
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This is my third attempt to stimulate debate about sustainability on RSA networks. Sustainability is not about keeping things the same, but involvesmaintaining a state of natural equilibrium where,…Continue
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Hilary Burrage replied to Laurence Howe's discussion 'Big Society' in the group Big Society
"Can I take you up on your [5] above, Laurence?
I think we all live in multiple, sometimes overlapping, communities - some real-world, some virtual, some affiliative etc. There's a lot of sociology to be done when one starts to look at…"
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"Many thanks to Adrian for his comments. I am currently wading through the T20 link that he sent. The first essay seems to assume that a community equates to a neighbourhood. This is a pity because I have belonged to many communities that were far…"
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"I agree that branding is both dangerous and unproductive. The problem with branding is that the brand is soon commandeered by mainstream politicians, the media and big business; also it often attracts “anoraks”. We have only to consider…"
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"Hi John
At least we now have some meaningful discussion going on. If we continue, we may provoke others to join in. Thinking about local councils has prompted me to ask “What is the function of a local authority?” From the point of view…"
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"John’s comments seem very relevant, especially the one about a big rethink. I do not want to attempt to put back the clock, neither do I look back with rose-tinted glasses, but it may be useful to consider some of the changes that have taken…"
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"Julian’s reference to the National Association for Neighbourhood Management (NANM) and his use of the term “No man’s land” prompts me to comment that what BS is really about is empowerment. So when, as the NANM cited, the…"
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"I have returned to the comment wall because no one else has transferred the discussion to the discussion forum.
Many contributers seem to have agreed that BS is real and that it consists of a lot of local initiatives. If the RSA is to contribute to…"
Peter Churchill replied to Laurence Howe's discussion 'Big Society' in the group Big Society
"If there was ever an example of what BS should be this film Paul has flagged up is surely it."
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"So far we have a lot of comments, but no one has started a discussion yet. Now might be a good time to begin one. The sort of discussion topics that have already arisen are:
1. Is the concept of Big Society real or is it just another political…"
Laurence Howe added a discussion to the group Big Society
Big Society
So far we have a lot of comments, but no one has started a discussion yet. Now might be a good time to begin one. The sort of discussion topics that have already arisen are:1. Is the concept of Big Society real or is it just another political sound bite?2. If it is real, how does it differ from past or existing initiatives?3. Will it simply result in many fragmented, unconnected efforts or is it possible to make a cohesive whole?4. How do we identify relevant communities and how could…See More
Laurence Howe commented on Tessy Britton's group 'Big Society'
"What Big Society needs to do is to change attitudes and expectations right down to the individual level. There is a danger that it could be railroaded by government (at all levels) in the same way that the environmental debate has been swamped by…"
Laurence Howe joined Tessy Britton's group
Big Society
A conversation about how people are interpreting the concept of Big Society and does it need tightening as Matthew Taylor suggests, or might a 'baggy' concept be a strength and help more people get involved?
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Sustainability
This is my third attempt to stimulate debate about sustainability on RSA networks. Sustainability is not about keeping things the same, but involvesmaintaining a state of natural equilibrium where, as some things change, otherswill change in a manner that maintains the overall balance. This is known as homeostasis, an overridingprinciple of nature. If we do nothing,homeostasis will restore the balance of nature, but in a way that we cannotcontrol and which will almost certainly be…See More
Laurence Howe replied to RSA Projects's discussion 'Climate: What should the RSA focus on?'
"William and Matthew have raised a serious topic. Before I try to address the issues raised, it would be useful to try to put things into perspective. The Earth (and life on it) has been evolving for many hundreds of millions of years. The average…"
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- Fellow since 1997. Recently involved with the RSA academy and the West Midlands Network. Retired as chief scientist at the National Traffic Control Centre in May 2010. Keen to get a meaningful discussion started on sustainability.
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