Are you running a research project and need to know what research methodology to use? Here is a handy document that runs through the pros and cons of each methodology from DataCenter.
Activity: Read
Read
Looking for articles, books, case studies, tips about social change and activism? You’ve found the right place – The Commons Social Change Library.
Books about Women and Leadership
Books recommended by participants and convenors of Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia. This list includes comprehensive discussions about women’s leadership, practical guides, and two memoirs from inspiring women leaders.
What is Organizing?
An introduction to community organising by Marshall Ganz, a key thinker and educator in the field.
Leading Change: Leadership, Organization, and Social Movements
This chapter by Marshall Ganz, lecturer and activist, investigates social movement leadership and takes us through examples from history. He outlines Leadership Practices: Relationship, Story, Strategy, Action; Structuring Social Movements; and Leadership Development.
Why Stories Matter: The Art and Craft of Social Change
Marshall Ganz discusses narrative strategy, story of self & the importance of communicating values through stories in developing social movements.
Policy Bank: Policy and Procedure Templates for Not for Profit Organisations
Are you working for a not for profit organisation and putting together policies and procedures? Here’s how to avoid reinventing the wheel by accessing the Policy Bank’s comprehensive list of templates.
Principles for a policy response to COVID-19
Five principles that must guide policymakers in the face of the unprecedented public policy challenges posed by COVID-19.
The Tactic Star
The Tactic Star is a tool for planning and evaluating tactics, it names some key factors that change agents should consider when determining their tactics.
How to Talk About Democratic Reform: A Cheatsheet to Change the Story
Learn how to talk more effectively about government, democratic participation and reform, and ways to motivate people to get involved.
Reflections on Uncertain Times and Movement Moments
Reflections on uncertain times and movement moments including five practical approaches to re-vision and imagine the future.
Research Methodologies Comparison Sheet
Are you running a research project and need to know what research methodology to use? Here is a handy document that runs through the pros and cons of each methodology from DataCenter.
Books about Women and Leadership
Books recommended by participants and convenors of Women’s Environmental Leadership Australia. This list includes comprehensive discussions about women’s leadership, practical guides, and two memoirs from inspiring women leaders.
What is Organizing?
An introduction to community organising by Marshall Ganz, a key thinker and educator in the field.
Leading Change: Leadership, Organization, and Social Movements
This chapter by Marshall Ganz, lecturer and activist, investigates social movement leadership and takes us through examples from history. He outlines Leadership Practices: Relationship, Story, Strategy, Action; Structuring Social Movements; and Leadership Development.
Why Stories Matter: The Art and Craft of Social Change
Marshall Ganz discusses narrative strategy, story of self & the importance of communicating values through stories in developing social movements.
Policy Bank: Policy and Procedure Templates for Not for Profit Organisations
Are you working for a not for profit organisation and putting together policies and procedures? Here’s how to avoid reinventing the wheel by accessing the Policy Bank’s comprehensive list of templates.
Principles for a policy response to COVID-19
Five principles that must guide policymakers in the face of the unprecedented public policy challenges posed by COVID-19.
The Tactic Star
The Tactic Star is a tool for planning and evaluating tactics, it names some key factors that change agents should consider when determining their tactics.
How to Talk About Democratic Reform: A Cheatsheet to Change the Story
Learn how to talk more effectively about government, democratic participation and reform, and ways to motivate people to get involved.
Reflections on Uncertain Times and Movement Moments
Reflections on uncertain times and movement moments including five practical approaches to re-vision and imagine the future.