Comments on: We’re All In The Same Boat

By: Dale Axelrod

Dale Axelrod — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:42:22 +0000

Thanks for the info, and the graphics. Very helpful in getting a handle on the nature of the non-hierarchical teamwork we will be using.

BTW—Actually, I believe it was Occupy’s model and use of the term “leaderful” for collaborative practice that made it a “mainstream” meme: http://www.occupycafe.org/profiles/blogs/leaderful-practice-and-the-occupy-movements

By: Jim Cowan

Jim Cowan — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:11:06 +0000

I am puzzled by the omission of two lines (or paths, I believe they’re called): 1. Richmond–Bernie 2016 (Mission–Bernie 2016 exists) and 2. Mission–Bay Area for Bernie (Richmond–Bay Area for Bernie exists).

By: shirley golub

shirley golub — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:43:58 +0000

hey, sara–you are totally ON POINT! i’m forwarding this to our SF-PDA group as we’re definitely part of the “etcetera”!! AND i want to make sure everyone tells BAFB what they’re doing. i want to do the last SF Mime Troupe event this saturday in SF (there’s also one on sunday but i can’t make that). on monday, i’m doing the DANCE FOR BERNIE at city hall (posted on Bernie’s website). next thursday, PDA national is having a call with their lawyer about their PAC and i plan on taking extensive notes. then i’ll participate in Oakland’s Pride Parade on Sunday the 13th–i have an extra rainbow t-shirt if anyone is in need!
so no more mine or yours–it’s all OURS to have!

By: Gretchen Pemberton

Gretchen Pemberton — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 02:06:30 +0000

Great post, Sara!! I like:
“Everyone involved in this campaign, from Bernie 2016 to Bay Area for Bernie to the local Bernie groups to individual people, is not a level in a pyramid but a node in a network. Each node is autonomous and self-directed, but has resources to share. No single node has much individually, but together we have a huge, diverse pool of talent, expertise, and labor. If we become good collaborators, the campaign will be flexible, adaptable, and able to grow without sacrificing the ability to empower individuals. Each node can determine its own priorities. People can participate to their preferred level.”
I love being a Node in this network!! I’m meeting with some other Nodes tomorrow in Petaluma to talk about organization, so your article is very timely!

By: Susan VanKuiken

Susan VanKuiken — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:53:30 +0000

Collaboration, let’s all make it happen!

By: The Editors

The Editors — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:43:25 +0000

Thanks for the note, Carol – post has been updated.

By: Carol Ann

Carol Ann — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:37:44 +0000

Great summary, Sara. Is there a way to increase the size of the chart graphics embedded in the article? You cannot read much of the text on them. Maybe post them as a separate graphic somewhere on the website in a larger format?