Christopher RollsFour Pillars of Well-facilitated Community GroupsTalking this week to several inspiring cultural leaders and changemakers, I’ve been mulling over what makes for well-facilitated groups…Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
Christopher RollsConstruct Your Niche!In his excellent book, The Power of Neurodiversity, Thomas Armstrong talks about the power, for neuro-divergent individuals, of consciously…Sep 6, 2023Sep 6, 2023
Christopher RollsAbundance, Heart & Commitment: A simple framework for collective actionCollective action benefits from being well facilitated, something that we’re mindful of at Collective Sense. But how do you create the…Aug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
Christopher RollsVolunteering or Paid Work? Thoughts on Giving Back and ConsentSomething that has comes up frequently in conversations I’ve been having with community groups recently has been the role of the volunteer.Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
Christopher RollsDigital Democracy: How AI Tools Could Empower British VotersArtificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform nearly every aspect of society. One area that could greatly benefit from AI is public…Aug 10, 2023Aug 10, 2023
Christopher Rolls“Not a pipe dream”: The Future of Participatory Democracy in the UK“Participatory democracy is not a pipe dream. It is a real and achievable way to make our democracy more responsive to the needs of the…Jul 20, 2023Jul 20, 2023
Christopher RollsCollaborative Governance / Llywodraethu CydweithredolCase Study: Public Consultation and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
Christopher RollsBreaking Sad: Navigating Modern MasculinityRedefining MasculinityJul 12, 2023Jul 12, 2023
Christopher RollsDelivering the Dream: Overcoming Challenges in Winning UK City of CultureIn 2021, I had the privilege of being the Chair of the steering group for Coventry City of Culture’s Love Coventry Programme. This group…Jul 8, 2023Jul 8, 2023
Christopher RollsEmbracing Participatory Design Principles: Engaging Communities in the UK’s Creative and Cultural…The arts, creative, and cultural sectors in the UK have long recognized the power of collaboration and inclusivity in creating meaningful…Jul 8, 2023Jul 8, 2023