RESOURCES

A CHALLENGE TO GLOBAL SERVICE LEARNING

I believe that the assumptions around "Global Service Learning" are largely misguided.  It is time to take a harder look at what is appropriate and authentic in cross cultural connections, and to think rather of "Global Respect" initiatives.  Read more here by clicking here. ​

TEDxRAINIER: EMBRACE THE GUINEA PIG

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 "Embrace the Guinea Pig" was the title of a talk I gave at TEDxRainier.  See the talk at: http://youtu.be/oYtOKCnKqz4 

SOCIAL MEDIA FOR GLOBAL GOOD

How can social media connect people and build community for social good?  Greg Tuke and I taught a class at Seattle University linking our students with students from Morocco and Egypt.  Watch the results here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS95gIk2yVM
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THEORY OF CHANGE

Sometimes mentioned.  Often misunderstood.  Critical for Vision, Program  Direction, and Distinctive communications.

What  are your assumptions about how change can happen?What are the  essential steps to the change you seek?
How do you communcate  with clarity and power how your organization or institution creates change?  Establishing or renewing your Theory of Change is both necessary and inspiring, and can add key competitive edge.
To learn more:  http://philanthropy411.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/theoryofchange/
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TO HELL WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

On April 20, 1968, Sociologist Ivan Illich gave a talk to a group of American students who had come to Mexico to "serve" for the summer in poor communities.  The title of the talk, "To Hell with Good Intentions," captures both the tone and essential content of his presentation.  While more caustic than necessary, and in part a product of the times, Illich's words still challenge us today in terms of our motivations and assumptions in thinking about global public service.  Read the talk at:  http://www.swaraj.org/illich_hell.htm