Events
Join Leading Change Network (LCN) learning spaces to connect with organizers and leaders from around the world. It offer a collective learning experience to develop your capacity for community organizing, public narrative, leadership, and action based on the practices of Marshall Ganz and his associates!
The Psychology of Change (Psychology, Trust & Joy in Organizing #1)
Explore the psychology behind adopting change and its role in community organizing. This session draws on principles of change management and Heifetz’s adaptive leadership framework. Learn how to navigate adaptive barriers to change, tackle the know-do gap, and build commitment to change. Participants will practice skills of values-based listening and honest questioning to move
LCN Annual Community Meet 2025 – Americas, South West Asia, Africa, and Europe timezones
Save the date for the Leading Change Network’s Annual Community Meet 2025 (ACM25). This year we come together to reflect on 12 months that challenged our resolve to keep fighting for justice. It was a time of great difficulty for many of our communities across the globe, yet an opportunity to find solace and
LCN Annual Community Meet 2025 – Asia-Pacific timezone
Save the date for the Leading Change Network’s Annual Community Meet 20254 (ACM25).! This year we come together to reflect on 12 months that challenged our resolve to keep fighting for justice. It was a time of great difficulty for many of our communities across the globe, yet an opportunity to find solace and
Building Trust in Divided Times (Psychology, Trust & Joy in Organizing #2)
Trust is the foundation of impactful relationships in organizing. In times where many feel a deep sense of division, how can we build trustworthiness as individuals and organizations? This session examines the societal trends affecting trust today and explores three key drivers of interpersonal trust: empathy, logic, and authenticity. Participants will practice relational strategies
COCTP Showcase
In 2024, LCN launched Community Organizing Coach Training Programーa two-month program for organizers and campaigners to master the craft, content, and process of community organizing coaching. 22 coaches from 9 countries came together to learn how to coach their people on the five core organizing practices, equipping themselves with the skills to lead organizing
Skill Practice Session Story of Self
Crafting a story of self is a transformative experienceーa process of discovering and articulating the values and experiences that define who we are and call on us to take leadership. It’s also a process that thrives when shared with others. The most authentic and powerful stories of self are nurtured in supportive spaces where
Happy, Healthy, Productive Organizers (Psychology, Trust & Joy in Organizing #3)
Burnout is not inevitable. Discover how joy can be a revolutionary force in organizing. This session introduces a four-step process to address burnout by generating joy in your work, drawing on real-world examples from large-scale organizational efforts, including a transformative initiative in São Paulo, Brazil. Participants will practice the process in real time, and
Skill Practice Session Story of US
Imagine crafting a story that unites people, lifts up their shared values, and inspires inspiration. It’s all possible with a powerful Story of Us! The Story of Us lies at the heart of connection in Public Narrative, but it can also be one of the most challenging. How do we identify and bring alive
Skill Practice Session Story of Now
If not now, when? The world feels like it’s unraveling, and more than ever, we need to tell stories that inspire hope and action. But how do we tell stories that resonate with people on an experiential level and motivate them to take action? The Story of Now is often seen as the most
