By: David Wilcox

David Wilcox — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:02:58 +0000

Andy – I’m entirely with you on the approach you propose, and really delighted that someone with your experience and commitment is standing for Council. I’ve been doubtful about what an essentially advisory body can do in an old organisation like RSA, that inevitably has layers of governance and management, and a deeply embedded culture. I’m impressed with what Matthew Taylor is trying to do to achieve change, and with you and other energetic Fellows standing it looks possible if …
… if Council members become more than traditional representatives, and use online and other methods to engage with Fellows. That way they can both represent with more assurance, and help facilitate a more participative relationship between RSA trustees, staff and Fellows.
Here’s a practical thought: David Jennings has started a brainstorming place for RSA innovation ideas over here http://openrsa.uservoice.com/pages/13078-general
On a different scale, the White House is asking for ideas on how to be transparent, participatory, collaborative http://socialreporter.com/?p=606
Might council members try something similar … ideally starting before the election?

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By: David Wilcox