Director of MutualGain and Mutualilearn. Passionate about democracy and building social capital. Former Chair of UK participatory budgeting network. FRSA
@SortitionNow@MetroUK Love watching sortition gain interest and enthusiasm from the people we work with @Mutual_Gain Add their recruitment to using the various deliberative techniques, and we have a good chance of building stronger relationships👏👏👍
@IamKathrynGrace@HelenBevan Totally agree. been facilitating for 25 years and collaboration on design is crucial. I can’t design something well unless I know where people need to go with the workshop and what data they need. But a good reflexive facilitator is crucial to success too. Go hand in hand
@FirstEssex Ok. You might have thought you’d ask the question on how long before posting as people are really stressed about this. There are a few villages where this is the only form of transport so good communication is essential
2/2 ...through strengths-based engagement, in reducing demand on services, producing services which answer the needs of communities and ultimately saving money. @MG_SusanR#socialcapital.
Nice feedback from one of our @MutualiLearn learners. "Through MutualGain, the Communities Team have gained knowledge and expertise around the value of building social capital... #socialcapital@MG_SusanR 1/2
@arrasmann correction. I’m the Director of @Mutual_Gain and whilst I’d love the job of CC I don’t think @merpolchiefcon is going anywhere nor is there any sign of direct entry yet! Amusing as that is! BTW it’s Susan not Susie if you need in future. https://t.co/R7r2NrQAqo
Today, @MG_SusanR and I were asked to present as expert witnesses at a Citizens Assembly in Waltham Forest. The Assembly was set up to allow the community to shape the way that they are policed. There were some fascinating discussions and great feedback. @Mutual_Gain
Chalked one off my bucket list last night. Went to watch the excellent Big Country with @MG_SusanR and some friends.
OK, Stuart Adamson was a great loss, but Simon Hough on vocals was excellent.
They played most of Steel Town, which is a hugely underrated album IMHO
Great to see another seven officers from @StaffsPolice gaining their level 4 qualification in Building Social Capital Through Community Engagement. Excellent feedback from the assessors of this work. Well done all @MutualiLearn@Mutual_Gain@MG_SusanR
park in #Catford? an officer told me to park in a particular spot back in May. He informed me a suspension was in place. This proved to be a lie. Has this happened to you before? I’m trying to work out if it was just me he didn’t like or if there’s a pattern @LewishamCouncil
@VirginAtlantic@BlindBlackBird1@ExpediaHelp@Delta Would you mind telling me where the number is on that page? 8 options. Flight Disruption option has no number so I used manage my booking - no good! so your advice is welcomed!
1/2 Delayed ESTA renewal means my friend @BlindBlackBird1 is stuck. @ExpediaHelp, @VirginAtlantic & @Delta place responsibility on each other to get her on a flight tomorrow. As a blind woman her ability to engage with an online world in an emergency is significantly limited.
@VirginAtlantic@BlindBlackBird1@ExpediaHelp@Delta she has tried but we need the correct person - the correct number. Tried the online chat, the phone etc. If you could give us the correct number to get us through to the correct person that would ve super helpful!