TOOLKIT
For campaigners, activists & organisers
They are a work in progress so don’t forget to send any ideas for improvements our way! Our new report (2018) explores how progressives can tell a better story to help accelerate the shift to a new economic system. Six part podcast series introducing the the values and ideas behind our neoliberal economic system: where it came from, how it spread, and how we could do things differently. NEON’s reading list on neoliberalism. Text, videos and audio. What stories and frames have promoted austerity economics in the UK? This 2013 report kick-started our work around economic narratives – now a major strand of what NEON does. NEON’s reading list on systems of oppression. Text, videos and audio. To change a system, you need to understand the forces that shape it now. This model can help structure your thinking. What practices can help diverse groups work more effectively towards complex and challenging outcomes? This model gives an introduction to collaborative leadership and helps you think through your own practice as a leader. NEON’s reading list on leadership. Text, videos and audio. We know society treats people differently based on gender, race, sexuality and other identity factors. What can we and the organisations we are part of do to not only avoid the same trap, but start breaking down the barriers to the equal and inclusive social movements we need? Check out this guide for direction and ideas. How do we make sure our campaign strategies tackle the roots causes of the problems we face? This framework has been written to help you build, refine and implement a systemic campaign strategy. NEON’s reading list on systemic campaigning. Text, videos and audio. A template for designing events – covering everything from the purpose of each session to who is responsible for making sure the lunch is ready. A godsend for big events. A template for writing up the strategy for a medium sized project, covering everything from your background analysis to what resources you’re going to need. A template for writing up a team strategy (i.e. a group of projects) covering theory of change, responsibilities and more. A basic template that we’ve found helpful for running and recording one-to-ones in a team. A primer to help you think about the role of movements in society – their characteristics and core features What gives social movements alignment, longevity and power? This model visualises how a combination of forces connects and empowers people and organisations within movements in order to create overall impact. NEON’s reading list on movements. Text, videos and audio. A summary of key movements in British history – from Chartism to Women Against Pit Closures. Text.This page contains key resources and tools developed for NEON’s training programmes and day-to-day operations.
We’d love you to download, use and adapt for your own organising.
Framing the Economy
What is the story of the economy in Britain? Who gets to shape public opinion about what it’s for, how it’s broken and how it can be fixed?
Framing the Economy: How to Win The Case For a Better System
Systems and power
Learn about the economic, political and social systems we are up against.
Beginner’s Guide to Neoliberalism
Neoliberalism reading list
Framing the Economy: The Austerity Story
Systems of oppression reading list
Forces for Change
Leadership
What kind of leadership do we need to create collective power? How can it help break down barriers of power and privilege?
Leadership Practice Model
Leadership reading list
Power and Privilege Guide
Campaigns
What do effective campaign strategies look like for tackling systemic problems?
Systemic Campaigns Framework
Systemic campaigns reading list
Organisations
Templates and resources for writing strategies, running events and general planning.
Event planning template
Project plan template
Team strategy template
1-to-1 meeting notes template
Movements
Understand how movements take on dominant systems and the forces at play in these struggles.
Systemic Movement Primer
Structure of a Movement
Movements reading list
Stories of Struggle
Alongside our programmes we also do consulting – helping groups apply these resources in their campaigns, organisations and movements. Get in touch if you want to discuss this. Anything from a single training session to ongoing coaching support.Want help using these NEON resources in your own work?
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