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It feels like a default tendency of the world we live in to ask more of ourselves, our teams, and our organizations without providing the time, resources, and energy that are needed for those extras. I find that this is particularly true when the word *innovation* is invoked. We’re simultaneously asked to innovate but also to maintain all the programs, services, and projects that help keep the status quo afloat. A common question I hear at all levels is, "How do we innovate when we're barely staying on top of our regular work as it is?" [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/what-will-you-stop-doing?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Young%20businessman%20having%20a%20serious%20discussion%20with%20two%20female%20co-workers%20as%20they%20stand%20together%20discussing%20a%20hand%20written%20flip%20chart.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/civic-leadership-and-community-based-leadership-programs?hsLang=en-us) ### [Civic Leadership and Community-Based Leadership Programs](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/civic-leadership-and-community-based-leadership-programs?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Chris Thompson](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/chris-thompson) on July 6, 2017 Wicked, persistent problems that diminish the quality of life in our communities often frustrate leaders accustomed to achieving change within their own organizations and institutions. While they know that homelessness, blight or hunger cannot be addressed as quickly as the strategic challenges they resolve within their company, hospital or university, they understandably wonder why progress on civic challenges is so elusive. And if these leaders travel or talk with colleagues from across the globe, they may also wonder why some communities make progress on wicked, persistent problems and others don’t.  [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/civic-leadership-and-community-based-leadership-programs?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/katheren%20szabo%20fambul%20tok%20image.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/fostering-connection-sharing-stories-and-creating-community?hsLang=en-us) ### [Fostering Connection, Sharing Stories, and Creating Community](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/fostering-connection-sharing-stories-and-creating-community?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Sylvia Cheuy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/sylvia-cheuy) on July 6, 2017 ***“People become the stories they hear and the stories they tell.”*** **- Elie Wiesel** Over the past several weeks I have had the opportunity to learn, and be inspired by, examples that illustrate how powerful the simple act of engaging in heart-felt conversation and listening can be when it is is rooted in compassion and curiosity. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/fostering-connection-sharing-stories-and-creating-community?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Network%20bright%20coloured%20boxes%20with%20arrows%20pointing%20to%20middle.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/developing-collective-impact-strategies?hsLang=en-us) ### [Developing Collective Impact Strategies](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/developing-collective-impact-strategies?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Mark Holmgren](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/mark-holmgren) on July 6, 2017 Those of us engaged in the work of Collective Impact (CI) know that, having this clear and comprehensive framework, is an essential roadmap for effectively tackling complex issues.  However, applying the CI Framework to your own issue and developing wide consensus around a plan of action can still be challenging work.  If you find yourself nodding in agreement to the previous statement, then you will want to be sure to read my latest paper, [***Developing Collective Impact Strategies ***](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/developing-collective-impact-strategies?hsLang=en-us)in which I share tools and approaches designed to help with the development of collective impact strategies. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/developing-collective-impact-strategies?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/colourful%20people%20drawn%20in%20circle.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/civic-leadership-and-community-based-leadership-programs-0?hsLang=en-us) ### [Engaging Change through Whole-self and Whole-systems Exploration](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/civic-leadership-and-community-based-leadership-programs-0?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Diana Claire Douglas](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/diana-claire-douglas) on July 6, 2017 After attending Tamarack's *Collective Impact* *3.0* conference in May, as a systemic facilitator, coach and consultant, I began to wonder if there might be something I could offer that could be integrated into the processes already used by Tamarack? My answer is yes! I facilitate a process, tool and methodology called Systemic Constellation Work (SCW)1 that offers a way for individuals, organizations, institutions, communities, and cities to experience and engage collectively in systems change.  [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/civic-leadership-and-community-based-leadership-programs-0?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Deepening%20Community%20Book%20Angle%205%203.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/berrett-koehler-birthday-book-sale?hsLang=en-us) ### [Berrett-Koehler Birthday Book Sale July 10–16!](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/berrett-koehler-birthday-book-sale?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Sylvia Cheuy](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/sylvia-cheuy) on July 6, 2017 Since it’s release in 2015, Paul Born’s book, [*Deepening Community: Finding Joy Together in Chaotic Times*](https://www.bkconnection.com/books/title/deepening-community) has become a national best-seller.  As growing levels of loneliness and isolation are reported amongst people of all ages across the country, the need to discover new ways to foster connection between neighbours has never been greater.  [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/berrett-koehler-birthday-book-sale?hsLang=en-us) [Next](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/articles/page/2) [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=3401&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) ### Tamarack [Home](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) [Latest](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest) [Events](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/eventlisting?hsLang=en-us) [Donate](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/donate?hsLang=en-us) [About](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/whoweare?hsLang=en-us) ### Follow Us [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/TamarackInstitute) [** ** ](https://twitter.com/Tamarack_Inst) [** ** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamarack-institute-for-community-engagement)   In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs across Turtle Island (North America), which has been home since time immemorial to the ancestors of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. ### Subscribe Be in the know. 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