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STARTER RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT GUIDE
The path from participation to ownership.
A practical guide to see where your location stands now and what the next step is to get residents more involved.
4 levels of engagement explained.
A self-scan to understand your location's current state.
The first step towards the next level to take today.
4 levels:
from taking part to shared power.
Ownership doesn't grow in one jump. We mapped 4 levels, each with more influence for residents and a lighter load for staff.
1
Taking part
Residents join in with what already exists: activities, tasks and the daily routine.
EASIEST
E.g. schedules and layout of shared spaces
3
Co-creating
Residents and staff shape how the location works together.
CHALLENGE
E.g. choosing leaders, resolving conflicts together
2
Shared responsibility
Residents help decide on choices that affect daily life at the location.
MODERATE
E.g. rules for shared ressources
HIGHEST
4
Shared power
Residents carry real responsibility and have a say in the direction.
E.g. budget, hiring of staff
Useful if you're asking yourself:
Where are we now?
How does your location compare to others?
What could be achieved ?
What does the next stage of getting people more involved look like?
How much can we hand over?
How would a location that runs with residents look like?
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