Enspiral Newsletter: August 2023
Updates from the network of people doing meaningful work.
Hey there! It's time for the monthly summary of what's been happening in the Enspiral.
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Network Updates
A lot of what makes Enspiral special is how we deal with money. For our next cobudget round (collaborative funding) weâre exploring a possibility of bringing Node Representatives together to align and design the process.
For context - Enspiral is now operating in nodes. One of the challenges we foresee (discussed in depth in this podcast with Francesca Pick) is building the inter-node coherence. Bringing the node representatives together into a working group could be one way forward on that front.
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Podcast of the Month
Assembly Sprints - Enspiral Podcast with John Gieryn
How to focus collective energy in a decentralised organisation to get things done effectively? Well designed Assembly Sprints might be an answer.
In this conversation with Enspiral's ex-catalyst John Gieryn we explore the variety of components making up Enspiral's magic sauce, and how to brew it all together.
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Goodness
Short video (3m) of Brian Eno speaking at "Basic Income: How do we get there?"
Cynefin Framework for decision making
A list of really fun change-making side-projects from Jade - one of Enspiralites
(NZ based) âCouplesâ Authentic Intimacy Retreatâ Friday 15 September to Sunday 17 September
An article exploring healing through collective witnessing and an invitation to online sessions.
Kickstarter campaign for a DRM-free ebook exploring "enshititfication" of internet platforms and what to do about it.
A short (3m) video about the importance of meaningful conversations in workplaces.
Card
This time I invite you to create your own card - a voucher, to be exchanged for your chosen offer. Pick wisely đ§ââď¸
(Illustration by Silvia, from the new card game developed by MichaĹ.)