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https://lnkd.in/ejA9N-e7 The new youth centre is really starting to take shape

What does 'the Trust' mean? The Trust is the umbrella term to describe everyone in the organisation: our children, teachers, support staff, governors, trustees and the central team. The schools and central services combined make Greensand Multi Academy Trust what it is. We value the differences between each of our schools and what they contribute to our Trust. Our commitment to collaboration, support and challenge was the foundation upon which we built our Trust and remains integral to the way in which we lead and structure our organisation. #SteppingIntoGreatness #MultiAcademyTrust #EducationalExcellence #QualityofEducation

As a #NYC + #downtown resident these days, I see the #Sept11anniversary as part of my city & community's incredibly sobering and poignant history and the critically essential #remembrancerituals that happen, as the picture I took yesterday of my local fire unit prep for a collective meal this morning shows. As a practitioner-scholar in the arts, design, and management, the anniversary brings front and center the work of Karl Weick and one of his classic papers from 2005 "Organizing and the Failures of Imagination." Weick cites the 9/11 report and a far-reaching conclusion it makes: "Imagination is not a gift usually associated with bureaucracies … It is therefore crucial to find a way of routinizing, even bureaucratizing the exercise of imagination." That report and Weick’s #sensemakingtheory provides a framework for understanding the challenges faced by the intelligence community before and after 9/11. In hindsight, we can recognize the role of #cognitivebiases and #organizationalculture in shaping how information is processed, we can point to #culturalnorms that may have led to a narrow focus on more traditional threats, thereby contributing to the #failureofimagination we saw. The piece is always a reminder for me of the power of our #creativefields and our ability to go to that #abductivereasoning that is so needed in times of complexity and uncertainty as the ones we live in now. Here's to #honoring the #memory of all of those who served #Sept11 and were touched by losses that terrible day in our beautiful city. 🏙️ #remembrance #imagination

Proud of Emily Koller, AICP and her planning team, City Council, P&Z, and committee members involved for achieving this award through TxAPA which highlights all the great work they are doing for the City of Amarillo citizens. Way to go! COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AWARD City of Amarillo | Vision 2045 For a comprehensive or general plan that advances the science and art of planning. City Plan – Vision 2045 innovates comprehensive planning for more conservative communities, advancing meaningful planning work while acknowledging Amarillo's hesitancy for land use regulation. Experiencing typical suburban growth along affluent edges as the older core declined, planning has not been viewed as a solution to community challenges arising from these growth patterns. An inclusive process was required to recast planning as a roadmap for positive change and actively address concerns over the plan's potential impact on property owner rights. Ultimately, it evolved into a community-supported guide that strongly emphasizes a voluntary approach to improving Amarillo.

As part of our learning focus on participation, we spoke with Lisa Robinson and Anne Shewring from Islington Giving about what they’ve learnt from involving residents in grant making decisions, including: ➡ Balancing the tensions that come with participatory work ➡ What it takes to do it well ➡ When it’s *not* right to take a participatory approach ...and much more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eSifiZMe

“We hope for the community at large that we're giving residents who would not normally be involved in that kind of process, the skills to go away and be involved in other initiatives.” Want to explore more about participatory grant making including: ➡️ Balancing the tensions that come with participatory work ➡️What it takes to do it well ➡️When it’s *not* right to take a participatory approach Read this insightful interview with Lisa Robinson and Anne Shrewing from Islington Giving about what they’ve learnt from involving residents in grant making decisions. #participatorygrantmaking #participation #sharingknowledge #sharingexperiences #sharingpower #grantmaking

You’ve heard of building culturally safe environments—but what does that mean and look like? Learn from Len Pierre in this video, who teaches us how building spaces free of racism and discrimination is a launching point for reconciliation. #WeAreAllWpg https://lnkd.in/gsECvNd3

🌟 Transform How You View Fair Housing with Rick Ellis, CPM, and Pam Pederson - Don't FREAK OUT About Fair Housing! Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/gFXCx7S9 Ready for a Fair Housing training that breaks all the norms? This month, we're diving deep into what it means to comply with Fair Housing laws and embrace them wholeheartedly. 🔑 Why This Webinar? Interactive Scenarios: Experience real-time, hands-on scenarios that challenge your understanding and application of Fair Housing principles. ➡️ Up-to-date Insights: Our trainers are experts who stay current with all regulations, delivering you the most relevant content. ➡️ Engaging Discussions: It's not just a session; it's a conversation. Your questions and insights drive the learning experience. Fair Housing is more than rules and regulations—it's about building a community everyone can call home. Join us for a session that promises to be as enlightening as it is engaging. 👉 Don’t miss out! Dive into a dynamic learning experience that will change how you approach Fair Housing forever. #FairHousing #FairHousingTraining #FairHousingWebinar #TransformativeLearning #InclusiveCommunities #DynamicLearning #EngagingDiscussion #DontFREAKOUT

✅ Why Kingswood residentials are ESSENTIAL At Kingswood, we believe that school residentials provide more than just a break from the classroom. They offer invaluable experiences that foster personal growth, independence and lifelong skills. This is echoed by Ewa, a headteacher from Rochester, who shared, "students often push themselves out of their comfort zones, building confidence and a sense of accomplishment... These experiences are memorable and impactful, contributing to their growth in ways that benefit both their academic and personal lives." Through residentials students gain: ✨ Practical life skills ✨ Teamwork and bonding ✨ Self discovery Plus more! Learn more about why Kingswood residentials leave a lasting impact; https://bit.ly/3WaiCgE #kingswoodcentres #kingswoodcamps #outdoors #outdooradventure #outdooreducation #buildingconfidence #confidencebuilding #resilience #outdooractivities #newadventures

🌍 #WRLDCTY | Session of the Day: Uncertainty is a Feature, Not a Bug | Daria (Dasha) Krivonos Check out the session for free until Oct. 31: https://lnkd.in/e-3YjGyd Dasha Krivonos’ keynote explored the critical role of uncertainty in urban planning. Rather than succumbing to inaction, she encouraged leaders to embrace uncertain times as moments ripe for transformative action. Krivonos urged the audience to challenge entrenched assumptions about the future and take calculated risks that could lead to groundbreaking urban solutions. “Failure of imagination is a crisis,” she warned, highlighting the importance of rethinking the future in a way that aligns with the dynamic, interconnected world of the 21st century. #urbanplanning #urbansolutions #futurethinking #futureplanning #economicdevelopment #sustainability #embraceuncertainty