--- title: The Latest | Mark Holmgren description: Mark Holmgren | --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! [![Write a post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1) #### Subscribe. Be in the know. Get the latest updates about community change and building vibrant communities. 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Ideally, the community will own and control what it has created; community development practitioners know, however, that community ownership of a venture or initiative is a rarity. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/90-mccauley-residents-pull-off-investment-miracle?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://markholmgren.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/collaboration-mindset.jpg?w=300) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/collaborative-thinking-about-collaboration-a-new-tool?hsLang=en-us) ### [Collaborative Thinking about Collaboration - A New Tool](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/collaborative-thinking-about-collaboration-a-new-tool?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Mark Holmgren](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/mark-holmgren) on October 27, 2017 I imagine the majority of us value collaboration. We believe that doing it increases impact, fosters innovation, and is especially called for when it comes to effecting large-scale systemic change (or transformational change). Many say collaboration is more efficient than disconnected social change or social service efforts. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/collaborative-thinking-about-collaboration-a-new-tool?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/why%20are%20we%20here%205%203.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/why-are-we-here?hsLang=en-us) ### [Why are we here?](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/why-are-we-here?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Mark Holmgren](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/mark-holmgren) on October 18, 2017 Such a simple question, four small words that get at the core of our community change work. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/why-are-we-here?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Drawing%20of%20person%20with%20mind%20opening%205%203-658860-edited.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/about-collective-impact-types-of-problems-degrees-of-change-learning-loops-and-methods-of-thinking?hsLang=en-us) ### [About Collective Impact: Types of Problems, Degrees of Change, Learning Loops, and Methods of Thinking](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/about-collective-impact-types-of-problems-degrees-of-change-learning-loops-and-methods-of-thinking?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Mark Holmgren](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/mark-holmgren) on October 18, 2017 Collective Impact is a multi-sector approach to large-scale collaboration that is authentically inclusive of citizens in its development and implementation – in particular citizens who have life-experience with the big problems or issues being addressed, such as poverty, climate change, family violence, and so many more. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/about-collective-impact-types-of-problems-degrees-of-change-learning-loops-and-methods-of-thinking?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Events/Multi-Day%20Events/Community%20Change%20Institute%20-%20CCI/2017%20CCI%20Vancouver/Event%20Photos/CCI%20Vancouver%20People%20talking%20around%20table%205%203.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/35-voices-on-collaborative-leadership-and-co-creating-cities-of-the-future?hsLang=en-us) ### [35 Voices On Collaborative Leadership and Co-Creating Cities of the Future](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/35-voices-on-collaborative-leadership-and-co-creating-cities-of-the-future?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Mark Holmgren](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/mark-holmgren) on October 18, 2017 In July and August, I sought out individuals in my personal and professional network to contribute to a major paper I was writing on Collaborative Leadership and Co-Creating Cities of the Future. I sought out participation through Facebook, via a survey which I promoted in emails and through Twitter. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/35-voices-on-collaborative-leadership-and-co-creating-cities-of-the-future?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. 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