http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org Harwood Online Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:40:08 CST en-us http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/32223 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/32223 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:13:50 CST Last Summer, Rich Harwood and Lisa Flick Wilson were invited by the Odebrecht Foundation to travel to Brazil. On returning to the US, Rich wrote in his blog, that trip left him “with a feeling of immense possibility for that nation and its people.”nbsp;Since that visit, Odebrecht and Harwood have continued to work together and in January formed a partnership to exchange content and highlight public innovation in the United States and Brazil.nbsp;One of the most powerful examples of... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/31968 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/31968 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:21:46 CST The Harwood Institute and the Odebrecht Foundation have formed a collaborative partnership to exchange each other’s content and highlight public innovation in the United States and Brazil. Beginning in 2012, Harwood and Odebrecht will highlight stories of public innovators who are stepping forward to make change. nbsp;Each organization will exchange materials, articles and tools and disseminate through its individual networks that reach across the globe."The Odebrecht Foundation is a... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/31243 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/31243 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:28:12 CDT Solutions to the challenges we face don't yet exist and planning alone won't get us there. In communities, states and the nation we need a different mindset, one of innovation. The Aspen Instituteâ��s newest white paper, implementing the Knight Commissionâ��s recommendations, calls on Americaâ��s community members and leaders to adopt a set of useful strategies to assess the health of civic resources and infrastructure, to build up local news and information environments,... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/30595 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/30595 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:36:33 CDT Over 50 public and private sector leaders gathered in Manchester Center, VT this weekend for our annual Public InnovatorsSummit.nbsp;nbsp;Described as, "A time for personal growth and reflection that practically helps you be more effective in your life and job," the Summit had participants from as far away as Canada and Brazil this year. Attendees buzzed over the format and at the opportunity to connect with other like-minded leaders committed to public life and the common good.The Summit is... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/30529 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/30529 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:54:57 CDT The message is clear in Michigan �" the time to spur true and lasting change is now and the way to do that is to turn outward. Over 100 leaders in the for profit, non profit and public sector gathered yesterday at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for the Harwood Intentionality Forum �" Battle Creek. The forum offered a chance for public innovators to connect with each other and learn the basics of the Harwood framework.“We can’t wait for Lansing or Washington, D.C., to do the right thing all... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/29351 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/29351 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:07:19 CDT United Way Worldwide and Harwood Team up on National Report around Education and Community“The solution needs to be grassroots, the communities have to decide to become involved again.”“Schools do need money, but more importantly they need the time of volunteers to serve as role models.”These are the voices of American parents and community members in a new education report by United Way Worldwide. The report is grounded in our work at The Harwood Institute as we continue to work... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/29119 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/29119 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:10:38 CST For Project 20/20 chair Talia Champlin, creating change requires groups "to focus on what the community does well." Drawing upon her experience at the Harwood Public Innovators Lab, Champlin is working to identify "pockets of effectiveness that we can nurture and grow," adding, "It's not something we have to bring in and ignite. It's already here and going, and it's unique."To learn more about what Champlin and Project 20/20 are doing in Battle Creek check out MLive.com's article on the group... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/28523 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/28523 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:48:20 CST This Fall AARP volunteers and staff from 30 communities participated in the Harwood Institute's Public Innovators Lab, which was held at AARP’s Midwest Regional Office in Chicago. Bob Prath a volunteer from California shared his thoughts on the Lab. We would like to share his letter with you: I arrived at the Harwood training after witnessing a somewhat dismal political debate. Each gubernatorial candidate had touted an ability to lure... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27941 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27941 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:15:44 CST In October AARP volunteers and staff from 30 communities participated in the Harwood Institute's Public Innovators Lab, which was held at AARP’s Midwest Regional Office in Chicago. We were touched when we received a letter from Josephine Chang about her experience at the Lab. We would like to share her letter with you: nbsp; To Rich and all the Harwood Staff, nbsp; Thank you for creating and makingnbsp;the... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27825 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27825 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:09:23 CST Michael Mills is a Georgia-based technology executive at Insol, Inc., a civic activist, author and most recently a candidate for Georgia Secretary of State. He is also founder of Georgia Polis (www.georgiapolis.blogspot.com), an online community of non-partisan issue information and civic marketplace. nbsp;As a friend of The Harwood Institute we asked Michael to share his experience of running for office in divisive times. I traveled more than... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27537 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27537 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:56:20 CST The Intentionality workshop we held last month for the the United Way of Greater New Havennbsp;was a huge success. “This is about what it means for organizations to turn outward and embrace common aspirations.” -Jack Healey, CEO of UWGNH. UWGNH encouraged particpants to blog about their experience. We would like to share with you blogs from the attendees and photos from the two days ofnbsp; workshops: My... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27696 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27696 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:21:09 CST While in Connecticut in October, Rich Harwood delivered the keynote address for the Stone Soup Conference sponsored by the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund. The conference drew 270 people from 53 communities from across the state. Rich praised the innovative work of the Fund and called on those in attendance to accelerate and deepen their good work. The event focused on the Fund's Discovery Initiative, which aims to create an early childhood system that ensures early learning... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27444 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27444 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:39:54 CST Three decades after the collapse of its dominant industry, Mahoning County (Ohio) was still struggling to recover.nbsp;The pervasive attitude was defeatist and pessimistic.nbsp; In 2000 against this backdrop the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County began work on their new strategic plan.nbsp;Many of those working on it had roots that were deep in the community.nbsp; They had a life-long affection for the area and longed to see its... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27047 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27047 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:09:05 CDT Last week, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation joined United Way Worldwide for the launch of its “Campaign for the Common Good,” a long-term, cause-related campaign to further engage people nationwide in the work of United Way. The campaign will mobilize individuals and organizations to take action rooted in their community to improve education, income and health.nbsp; The Institute is United Way’s signature partner for the Campaign for the Common Good.nbsp; Rich was part... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27048 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/27048 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:10:29 CDT In October, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation held two one-day Intentionality workshops in New Haven on the campus of Yale University for the United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH).nbsp; In June, staff and several board members of UWGNH attended The Harwood Public Innovators Lab as part of the of the United Way’s work around education. Inspired by what they learned, their staff felt it was important to share Harwood’s approach with the rest of the staff, the Board and... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26819 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26819 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:21:30 CDT Last week as part of The Harwood Institute's $1.95 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, community leaders from Battle Creek, MI, Detroit, MI, and Santa Fe, NM came together to share stories of nbsp;local impact, learn from one another’s accomplishments and discuss the challenges they face in their work.nbsp; Through the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, led by Rich Harwood, is working... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26771 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26771 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:12:23 CDT Several weeks ago on his blog Rich discussed one of the key challenges people are wrestling with today: “Who do you trust.” The blog included an invitation for readers to send us nominees.nbsp; Thanks to all who did so.nbsp; We’ve complied a great list of diverse individuals ranging from politicians and spiritual leaders, to a forest supervisor and film director.nbsp; These are leaders who people do trust. They deserve to be recognized.nbsp;... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26690 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26690 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:27:29 CDT “Waiting for Superman” is the latest documentary film by Academy Award Winning Director Davis Guggenheim (Inconvenient Truth). The film focuses on America’s education system and the role charter schools play. The film has created an active conversation around education; having been featured in Time Magazine, Oprah and numerous other media outlets.nbsp; United Way Worldwide has partnered with Paramount Studios and Participant Media in support of... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26505 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26505 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:56:40 CDT Ramon Daubon is an independent consultant who works on the democratic behavioral issues in Latin American and US communities.nbsp; As a coach in training as part of The Harwood Institute’s Public Innovators Corps, Daubon has brought key Harwood principles to his work.nbsp; Harwood's "turning outward" approach has become the central focus of his training workshops in communities in North America and Latin America.nbsp; Recently Daubon incorporated The 3A's, Community Rhythms,... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26438 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26438 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:23:46 CDT Recently, The Harwood Institute held it's 4th Annual Public Innovators Summit. Thought leaders from throughout the public innovation space gathered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Click here for Rich's thoughts on the Summit http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26347 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26347 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:14:58 CDT Once a month Rich gives a monthly update on what we have been working on and what we have planned for the coming months. Click here to view http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26249 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26249 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:22:30 CDT By: Greg Braylock Jr.nbsp;an Education Impact Specialist for the United Way of Greater Toledo. Early in the 3½ day Harwood training, the message sank in: organizations that seek to serve people too often know of the people they work to serve, but don’t really know the people they serve.nbsp; This subtlety becomes the difference between failed or mildly successful plans, policies, initiatives, and programs, and those that are... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26122 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26122 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:17:08 CDT Sometimes you learn the most when you are taught something you already know. As a 30 year old working for a United Way in new media, I often find myself projecting lessons I have learned in the online world back into my local United Way. I think technology has accelerated a shift in public expectations of what individual interactions with institutions should look like. More than ever I see the need for organizations to recognize and retool in order to become more... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26097 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26097 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:39:50 CDT Last week United Way Worldwide staff and teams from 10 local United Ways focusing on education mobilization came to the DC area to attend The Harwood Public Innovators Lab. http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26047 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/26047 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:04:56 CDT United Way Worldwide is collaborating with The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation to accelerate its efforts to create impact in education, income, and health. Harwood is United Way Worldwide’s signature partner for its mobilization groups and The Campaign for the Common Good. nbsp; United Way Worldwide (UWW) seeks to advance the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. This collaboration will embed The Harwood approach in more than 1,400 local... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25918 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25918 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:14:33 CDT The Harwood Institute is launching a new series. Once a month Rich will give a monthly update on what we have been working on and what we have planned for the coming months. Let us know what you think about our newest alliance! http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25734 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25734 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:43:54 CDT By Luther Keith Executive Director, ARISE Detroit! I have thought long and hard about the Dateline NBC special on Detroit: America Now: City of Heartbreak and Hope, which aired April 18. Painfully, all of the heartbreak presented in the Dateline report is true and it is incumbent on the residents of Detroit to rectify the situation. As a former journalist, I understand we should not hide the facts. I have no problem with that. However, what is also painfully clear is the... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25726 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25726 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:20:00 CDT Last Tuesday, Rich Harwood moderated the HandsOn Network LEAD Summit. The Summit brought together more than 250 attendees from across public life. Speakers and panelists included Social Media Guru Allison Fine, Michelle Nunn President of HandsOn Network, Executive Producer for This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Ian Cameron, .NFL Commentator James Brown, CNN Correspondent Jessica Yellin and Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Engagement Sonal Shah. Rich opened... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25378 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25378 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:46:41 CDT This morning, Rich Harwood met with leaders from Olmsted County and Rochester Minnesota in advance of his keynote address at the United Way of Olmsted County's 2010 Celebration of Caring and Giving. With its strong United Way, history of involved corporate leadership (both the Mayo Clinic and IBM are based here) and its tradition of engagement, Rochester has a great deal of capacity and has long been a vibrant community. But, leaders here echoed the concerns we have heard across the... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25322 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25322 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:20:25 CDT Yesterday, Rich Harwood spoke to more than 150 United Way leaders from more than 30 states as well as Romania and South Korea.nbsp; The topic: how United Ways can turn outward to help identify a shared vision within the community.nbsp; Rich spoke about the need for United Ways to turn outward if they are to make hope real.nbsp; Yesterday's speech comes on the heels of Rich's address to the Great Rivers Conference last month and next week he will travel to Rochester, Minnesota on behalf of... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25234 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25234 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:11:03 CST Last Wednesday, Rich Harwood delivered the keynote address for the United Way Great Rivers Regional Conference. The more than 200 participants represented United Ways from 10 states. "The question we face," Harwood said, "is will we make hope real for every person in every community?" And he added, "Who will people trust to do this work?"In order to make hope real, Harwood argued that we must turn outward. And that doing so means focus on aspirations because "when we focus on aspirations we... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25224 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25224 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:42:36 CST Rich addressed more than 200 United Way leaders from across the Midwest at the 2010 United Way Great Rivers Conference. http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25228 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25228 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:43:11 CST "To create change we need to create the space for dissonance and discovery." ~ Rich Harwood While tension, dissonance and even conflict may not always feel like progress they are a critical part of creating change. Without dissonance and tension we don't create opportunities for ourselves and others to discover a different approach. Without dissonance it'll be "business as usual." That doesn't mean we should be reckless. It means that dissonance is essential and instead of avoiding it... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25131 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/25131 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:56:55 CST nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; "We have a responsibility for creating change not just for running our programs." ~ Rich HarwoodAt a time when many of us are being pushed to run faster and do more with less there is a nearly constant pressure to turn inward. There is a temptation to focus on our programs and turn away from the real goal of creating change for people. Sometimes we spend all our time on running a process only to lose sight of the impact we want - the progress we want to help create in the... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/24608 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/24608 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:21:03 CST Rich's Reports: What happens when we decide to turn outward and listen to the community only to find that the community's aspirations and concerns don't match up with our Boards and Funders. Do we have the courage to engage those we work with around what really matters to people? Rich Harwood talks about why the Public Innovators Labnbsp;is returning to Michigan this week. Photo Gallery- Photos from The Lab Click... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/24115 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/24115 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:54:59 CST Later this week we’ll begin training the second class of Harwood Public Innovators Corps Members. Like the inaugural Public Innovators Corps class - Karen Aldridge-Eason, William L. Burton and Rosemary Flores �" these leaders will come together for four days of training to work directly with Rich Harwood as they deepen their understanding of our key frameworks. Participating in the Public Innovators Corps is an opportunity to learn new... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23862 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23862 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:59 CDT The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation is pleased to announce the dates and location for the next Public Innovators Lab. The Harwood Public Innovators Lab is a critical investment in your ability to make change in your community. It is a 3 1/2 day immersion in the key Harwood tools, frameworks and ideas where you work directly with Rich Harwood and our team of coaches to learn how you can take action to create a different kind of public life; how you can help to make hope... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23571 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23571 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:14:19 CDT Learn Everything You Need to Hold a Community Conversation Join public innovators from around the country on Monday, September 21 at 2:30PM EST for The Know Your Community webinar, part of Stations Turning Outward a partnership between Harwood and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to help stations deepen their relevance and impact. You'll learn: • How you can use Community Conversations to... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23512 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23512 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:25:07 CDT REVIEW OF ORGANIZATION-FIRST APPROACH REPORT IN MAJOR NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER Recently, the Nigerian Tribune - the nation's oldest newspaper - ran Folorunsho Moshood's review of The Organization-First Approach Report. In the review, Moshood writes... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23210 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/23210 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:40:58 CDT Last Friday, public broadcasters from Chevak, Alaska to Fajardo, Puerto Rico signed to watch the kickoff event of The Stations Turning Outward Initiative - a partnership between The Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The Harwood Institute. The Initiative and videoconference give broadcasters the tools to deepen the impact of CPB’s economic response grants and demonstrate their local relevance at a time of financial pressure.... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22832 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22832 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:23:22 CDT Lab Alum Calls - ScheduleThe next two Lab Alum Conference Calls are scheduled. August 21, 2009 September 25, 2009We'll be sharing topics and call in numbers closer to the date for the call.Lab Alum Calls - ArchiveListen to the 1st Harwood Lab Alum Conference Call (July 17) Use What You've LearnedHow to Use the Frameworks - a collection of examples for how to use the frameworksTalking About the WorkHoward Mason's blog about the LabSpreading the WorkSend free copies of Make Hope Real to people... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22944 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22944 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:35:40 CDT In the end my organization is more focused on... nbsp; Activity vs Actionnbsp; nbsp; Programs vs Peoplenbsp;... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22889 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22889 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:50:55 CDT This Friday, Rich Harwood will join Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, former Mayor Dennis Archer, Judge Greg Mathis, ARISE Detroit! Executive Director Luther Keith, and other Detroit leaders in highlighting the importance of the third annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day. Neighborhoods Day serves as a “downpayment” from the people of Detroit on building the safe, clean and connected community they seek and will feature more than 130 events in... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22570 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22570 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:54:31 CDT On June 20, Rich Harwood joined a panel of national leaders like Craig Newmark (Craigslist) and Arianna Huffington (Huffington Post) to discuss the role of technology and volunteerism in creating change in our communities. The panelists were part of the Craigslist Foundation’s 6th Annual Boot Camp. Some key ideas which emerged from the talk: Keys for non-profits: Intentionality and purpose.There are tons of tools, programs and practices for non-profits, but first groups have to be focused... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22414 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22414 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:53:52 CDT Stay Connected Class Contact List - stay connected to your classmates. Photos from the Lab - online gallery of photos from the Lab and Ask Detroit (more to come)Download the Class PhotoUse What You've LearnedHow to Use the Frameworks - a collection of the examples you produced at the Lab for how to use the frameworksTalking About the WorkHoward Mason's blog about the LabSpreading the WorkSend free copies of Make Hope Real to people in your organization or community.Send free copies of... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22253 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22253 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:18:12 CDT nbsp; Installment #1: Rich Harwood reflects on what Detroit citizens are looking for on June 1, 2008, the historic day that General Motors filed for bankruptcy.Click on the link below to watch the video. Installment #2: In this second installment of Rich's Reports, Rich Harwood talks about what it would take to make Detroit recover.Click on the link below to watch the video. Installment #3: The participants of The Harwood Public Innovators Lab hit the streets to "Ask Detroit" citizens... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22323 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22323 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:17:19 CDT On June 20 in Berkeley California, Rich Harwood will be one of the featured speakers for the Craigslist Foundation’s 6th annual Boot Camp for nonprofit organizations and individuals interested in making a difference in their communities nationwide. Rich Harwood will also be part of the “All Star Panel” joining other national thought leaders like Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist.org, Arianna Huffington co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, Ami Dar Executive Director... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22182 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22182 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:56:42 CDT (Calgary) On Thursday, May 21st Rich Harwood delivered the plenary address for the more than 600 participants at the 1st Annual Canadian Social Forum.nbsp; The Forum, sponsored by the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) brought together leaders from across Canada and from across sectors to address the myriad issues connected to povertynbsp; to begin to create a community response to tackle the full impact ofnbsp; these issues on Canadian society.In his keynote, Rich called on... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22138 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22138 Thu, 21 May 2009 13:50:02 CDT We face a critical moment in our communities - economic turmoil and people’s desire to reconnect and reengage have made our work more important than before.nbsp; The question for each of us is: Will we turn outward toward our community and make hope real? In this moment people are looking for leaders who are willing to step forward, to see their reality and make hope real. So at The Harwood Institute we are creating a campaign for public life -nbsp; a campaign to make hope... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15356 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15356 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:16:49 CST *********************************************************************************************************Register on or before May 15th to receive an early bird registration discount.nbsp; Click on the "REGISTER NOW" button below to learn more and to register.nbsp; If you have any questions, contact Ann Hayward at (301) 656-3669. *********************************************************************************************************Across the nation, people are stepping forward to help... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21964 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21964 Tue, 05 May 2009 12:06:39 CDT (Ottawa) On April 24, Rich Harwood addressed the hundreds of volunteers, staff, donors, and Board Members of The United Way of Canada. As part of his keynote address Rich called for us to turn outward toward their community to help make hope real for people all across the country. Rich asked participants to join The Harwood Institute and others in a campaign to Make Hope Real. At the event, hundreds stepped forward - taking Make Hope Real posters to spark a conversation at home about... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21963 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21963 Tue, 05 May 2009 11:57:15 CDT (Gatineaux) Richard Harwood addressed the Canadian Federal Family of Community Collaborators - a collection of leaders from a number of departments working to improve the Canadian government's place-based efforts. At a time when economic turmoil and people's desire to reconnect and reengage make our work more important than before, the question for each of us is: Will we turn outward and make hope real Rich also introduced the leaders to The 3A's of Public Life - touchstones for... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21651 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21651 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:33:03 CDT "A powerful force for good," is how Lesley Lewis, President of the Association of Science-Technology Centers describes her vision for her members which include more than 540 science centers and museums in 40 countries across the globe. nbsp;Last week ASTC's Board invited Rich Harwood to work with them to explore ways to turn outward toward their communities and deepen the relevance of their Centers. As part of the Board Meeting, Rich led the members through The 3A's of Public Life. The 3A's... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21635 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21635 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:57:03 CDT Click here to get your free copy of the Organization-First Approach report. http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21425 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/21425 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:42:54 CDT nbsp;The American public is more aware of the costs of healthcare reform than it was 15 years ago, but still hasn’t resolved the trade-offs around making healthcare a universal right, raising questions about the Obama administration’s goal of reform this year. This ruling was delivered by a panel of five “judges” in a mock trial presided over by "Chief Justice" Rich Harwood at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2009. “It’s clear that there’s a... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22322 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22322 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:08:05 CDT Last week, The Harwood Institute hosted the inaugural class of the Harwood Public Innovators Corps. Karen Aldridge-Eason, William L. Burton and Rosemary Flores have each used Harwood frameworks, tools and ideas in their personal work, and we are proud that they have agreed to become our first certified coaches. These three leaders are the first members of The Public Innovators Corps a network of dedicated change agents who will be trained and certified to share Harwood content with... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22321 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/22321 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:07:13 CDT The Public Innovators Corps is a network of dedicated leaders who will be trained and certified to share Harwood content with groups, communities and individuals. This is a major "next step" for us in our effort to give all public innovators greater access to our work. We will fill you in next week about the first critical effort that our coaches will be tackling. Meantime, we are grateful to have Karen Aldridge-Eason, William L. Burton and Rosemary Flores here with us this week.... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15884 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15884 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:55:29 CDT Directions: Click the images below to view the moviesgt;Authentic Engagement Videoslt;What is Authentic Engagement?Citizens vs. ConsumersWhat is Public Knowledge?Why Public Knowledge is ImportantInfuse Public Knowledge Public Knowledge Key: Issues of ConcernPublic Knowledge Key: Sense of PlacePublic Knowledge Key: SourcesPublic Knowledge Key: AspirationsPublic Knowledge Key: PeoplePublic Knowledge Key: Civic PlacesPublic Knowledge Key: Stereotypes to Watchgt;3A's of Public Life Videoslt;... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15790 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15790 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:10:06 CDT Across the country, public innovators are powerful forces for social change and civic renewal.nbsp; They are men and women who like you believe that we can do better, that we can create hope and change.nbsp; You can probably see yourself in their stories. Download the report here gt;gt; http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15320 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/15320 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:47:19 CST Last week United Way leaders from across Canada gathered in Canmore, Alberta to discuss how they could accelerate change in their communities and measure impact.nbsp; As part of the multi-day meetings these leaders invited Rich Harwood to speak about the importance of The 3A's of Public Life (authority, authenticity and accountability) and about how United Ways can more fully turn outward toward the community.nbsp; The day-long conversation included United Way leaders from Vancouver... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/13365 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/13365 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:45:08 CST nbsp;Many of us have become inwardly focused, concerned more with our own activities and initiatives than with those that actually strengthen our communities. To be effective, we need to shift our focus outward and reorient ourselves toward the community.Many Americans have retreated from public life and politics. They no longer feel that their reality is accurately reflected or that they can have a real impact. But many people long to engage and to reconnect.At the same time, many of the... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/13366 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/13366 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:47:42 CST Your ability to create change depends on what you say and do. Do you speak with authority in your community? Do people perceive you as authentic? Are you willing to hold yourself publicly accountable? Too often our words and our deeds don't match up.nbsp; The 3A's of Public Life - authority, authenticity, and accountability - are crucial touchstones for ensuring that you're walking the talk, that your words and your actions are aligned.Learn more about the 3A's.nbsp; Explore the 3A's... http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/12973 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/12973 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:25:43 CST "If we are to improve politics and public life," says Richard C. Harwood, founder and president of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, "then we need to release ourselves from our resignation that public life and politics has to be the way that it is today, and declare that it can be better, that we can be better!" http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/12980 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/12980 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:18:21 CST Most of us set out with an urge to create deep and lasting change in our communities. Do you still feel the urge that brought you to your work? Does it still guide and inspire the efforts you’re making? http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/12981 http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/12981 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:51:12 CST We all share the desire to create change and make our neighborhood, community, or city a better place to live. And we all have within us the capacity to make a difference and create a lasting impact. But change doesn’t come easy. It takes more than good intentions and hard work.Creating new pathways for change requires that we examine our personal assumptions about how public life works and how it can work. It requires that we stay rooted and connected with the impulse �" the urge within...