Category: collaboration techniques

capacity building, collaboration techniques, equity-centered communications, health & wellness, internal communications, organizing, workplace culture
Bringing Softness into Social Justice Work: Building Bridges and Rejuvenating Spaces
(3 part series By Grace Yee) Part 2: From Disconnection to Belonging: Why Bridging Matters In Part 1 of this series, we explored how softness and the practice of calling in can shift justice work from shame to healing. We looked at how compassion and curiosity can foster deeper accountability. In Part 2, we’ll explore…
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capacity building, collaboration techniques, equity-centered communications, health & wellness, internal communications, organizing, workplace culture
Bringing Softness into Social Justice Work: Building Bridges and Rejuvenating Spaces
(3 part series By Grace Yee) Part 1: Softness as Strength: A Powerful Tool for Change In today’s hyper-connected digital world, we’re constantly bombarded with a deluge of endless information each day. From flurries of disruptive notifications from numerous devices, to skimming troubling news headlines that we’d rather not read for the sake of our…
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accountability, anti-racism, collaboration techniques, decision making frameworks, equity-centered communications, guides & tools, internal communications, project management, workplace culture
Inclusive Decision-Making
Adapted from Reflecting Justice’s “Racially Equitable Decision-Making Process” by Moneek Bhanot and Colleen Klus Developing an intentional decision-making framework and/or process is a key way to ensure that power is shared with intention and that the people most impacted by decisions are centered in the decision-making process. At rootid, we use a DACI model comprised…
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audience profiles, audience segmentation, capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, event, facilitation, leadership, nonprofit teams, organizing, professional development, strategic partnership, workshops & trainings
Urban Strategies Council & Department of Violence Prevention: Power Mapping for Partnership Mini Summit
Power On Saturday, September 31, 2023, rootid facilitated a mini summit for over 30+ community-based organizations and nonprofits as the closing event of our Oakland Department of Violence Prevention’s mini grant cohort with Urban Strategies Council (USC). The summit, titled “Power Mapping for Partnerships” focused on power and relationship mapping across organizations for more effective…
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campaign planning, capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, graphic design, guides & tools, internal communications, nonprofit teams, project management, project process, visual design, website design, workplace culture
Building Equity-Centered Communications: Harnessing the Power of a Creative Brief
In the fast-paced world of communications, where information is constantly flowing and attention spans are fleeting, the pressure to respond quickly to emerging issues can sometimes lead to reactive rather than proactive, strategic communication. An equity-centered approach to communication involves intentional and thoughtful planning to ensure that your visual language (the look and feel of…
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capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, facilitation, guides & tools, internal communications, leadership, nonprofit teams, professional development, workplace culture
Me Mapping: Elements to Include in Your User Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving workplaces, effective communication and collaboration are more important than ever. We all come from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it crucial to understand each other better. One innovative approach to fostering this understanding is the concept of “Me Mapping.” It involves creating a user guide about yourself so that your…
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capacity building, collaboration techniques, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, facilitation, guides & tools, internal communications, nonprofit teams, organizing, professional development, roundtables, workplace culture
The Solutions Room Model for Effective Problem-Solving in Small Groups
In the realm of problem-solving, the old adage “two heads are better than one” often rings true. When minds come together to tackle challenges, new solutions can emerge that might have been elusive to us when we were alone, working, and thinking in isolation. The Solutions Room model is a structured, yet flexible approach that…
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audience segmentation, brand strategy, capacity building, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, community building & outreach, equity-centered communications, event, facilitation, leadership, nonprofit teams, professional development, workplace culture, workshops & trainings
Communications Strategy Coaching Cohort: January 2021
Having a clear communications strategy is critical to adapt, act and shape the future you envision for our communities. About this EventThis 5-week communications and brand strategy coaching cohort provides your team the tools and techniques to lead the change that you envision for the communities who you serve.
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brand development, brand strategy, collaboration techniques, graphic design, visual design
5 Steps to a Successful Mood Boarding Process
Mood boards are a an effective way to discuss ideas, share insights and clarify communication. They will help you visually explain a feeling and in turn, develop a more authentic and successful brand. What makes a successful mood board process? Here is a simple 5 step process that will help you succeed.
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audience profiles, audience segmentation, brand development, brand strategy, collaboration techniques, communication strategy, content strategy, equity-centered communications, internal communications, messaging, nonprofit teams, visual design
5 Steps to Create a Short and Useful Style Guide
A style guide should have a few main components, but often times it gets bogged down in a lot of “descriptive jargon” that is just not that useful for your typical non-profit organization or association. A style guide is needed so that anyone who is creating marketing materials for you will have the basic components…
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