Insights
Thinking that does work
Memos and field notes on public power, trust, and movement infrastructure. Written to be used, not skimmed.
Forthcoming
The first Public Power Memos
- Why public programs fail at the last mile
- Why community engagement is more than communications
- The idea behind "Public power is built, not posted"
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What the memo covers
Earning trust in publicHow institutions build credibility with the communities and stakeholders they serve.
Building durable coalitionsAligning partners on one story, one calendar, and one definition of winning.
Narrative under pressurePositioning that holds up in the room, in print, and on the record.
Movement infrastructureThe systems, pipelines, and practices that let campaigns keep moving.