Tools

UnderStanding the patterns of power: the three circles

Public life can feel random and confusing but that does not mean that it is organised in random ways. Power dynamics are often unequal and their patterns can help explain some of what is happening in our everyday lives and on the news. In Chapter 4, Conscious Tribes sets out a diagram called the Three…

Public life can feel random and confusing but that does not mean that it is organised in random ways. Power dynamics are often unequal and their patterns can help explain some of what is happening in our everyday lives and on the news.

In Chapter 4, Conscious Tribes sets out a diagram called the Three Circles that can help explain how some of these power dynamics work. This short video is a useful explainer, and might be useful for not just you but your tribe.

Understanding the landscape of power is important for then understanding how to build power in response.

Tools

How can I build the skills and capacity of others in my tribe?

Our tribes not only grow by finding more people but by building the skills, capacity and knowledge of each of our members. But how do you support growth like this? People often think that the answer is training, and that is one of the ways – but there are plenty of ways to grow people’s…

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