From our colleagues at the Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Education:
We Have to Get Smaller to Get Bigger — The Foundation of Distributed Organizing
At a basic level, people need meaningful roles to stay engaged. As your organization grows, responsibilities must be distributed effectively. Small teams are the best structure — they allow members to take on real responsibility and build relationships with each other, not relying on a staff organizer. Training Focus: Practical tools and ideas for building teams that develop leadership at scale—teams that perform well, grow stronger over time, and support members’ growth and learning. This training explores the foundations of base-building, what makes teams strong and scalable, and how to coach teams to succeed. The training will center on the Emergency Campaign to Support Higher Education and will offer pathways for participation to get involved.