Design to make a difference: How do we foster a culture of belonging?
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Design to make a difference: How do we foster a culture of belonging?
To create something that others want to join and support, we have to remember a core tenet: communities function best and are most durable when they’re helping members to be more successful in some way in a connected and dynamic world.
Charles Vogl • The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging
Following are ten foolproof ways to nurture your community that have served me.
- be present and listen
- take initiative and be accountable
- eat together: communal dinner with questions prepped ahead of time
- give gifts
- inspire fun, play, and adventure
- design spaces for belonging: “Designing intentional spaces is at the root of belonging. It’s the physical
Radha Agrawal • Home - BELONG: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life
It’s a feeling of home, of “I can exhale here and be fully myself with no judgment or insecurity.” Belonging is about shared values and responsibility, and the desire to participate in making your community better. It’s about taking pride, showing up, and offering your unique gifts to others. You can’t belong if you only take.
Radha Agrawal • Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life
Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities (Stanford d.school Library)
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