This burst of creativity
is about what we've learned this ABCD-Masterclass in Hoogeveen. First of december 2016.
It’s a mix of bonte avond, the last evening of the schooltrip where we show eachother our talents, and Sinterklaas (four days from now) where we read out homemade rimes to one another.
About the ‘duck call’: we learned that different people respond to different calls or invitations. Like the variety of ducks that all have their own specific call.
Before we begin, one last thing Feest means party ...it needed to rime.
“Let's go on a treasure hunt”
Firstly: We’ll focus on what’s strong
not on what’s wrong
and with the strong we’ll tackle the wrong
‘couse It’s a mis-use of power
to solve problems that aren’t ours
It is not up to organisations to take on things they cannot replace
Let’s give these communities their proper space
We’ll step back. Because service isn’t going to work
The answer is COMMUNITY
so take the upportunity
to come alongside and strengthen. Yes: that is our task
“What matters to you?” is what we will ask.
“Red-taping” marginalized people:
this act is destructive
To Replace Stigma
now
that is constructive
The gifts of these people are what is needed
And a gift is no gift without a receiver
Acknowledge these gifts and be a believer
We’ll help each other to think different ways
(won't we guys)
Like: make the system work for them and create some space
No standardisation
but better practice provilation
No planning but discovery
Find unsong hero’s in this comunity
Find wisdom, collective knowledge
we’ll go for it, we’ll take it to the edge
Find stories and share them
Find folks that find folks and connect them
Find bumpingplaces like the local fishbar
Find how it is organised under the radar
THAT’S WHERE THE ASSETS ARE
...the hidden treasures...
Solutions are found in the unexpected
We intend to be partners: as equals are we
It is up to community
to determine priority
like celebrating diversity
Honour these gifts of head, hart and hands
and that odd-er ability :-)
And see: the problem turned into upportunity
…...
Our plans for the future?
Let’s train the trainer
do the unexpected
and get people infected
Does that sound horrible?
F#CK THE SYSTEM!
...adoorable…
Let’s make it a feest!
at the speed of trust there is no haste
we’ll be thoughtfull and carefull about the place
Stepping stones and building blocks
We answer the call of the ABCD-ducks!
……..
Mister Russel
Sincerely thanks
for making sense
of this non-lineair ABCD-puzzle
Joop Hofman
Because of you we now know:
Yes We Can!
Jim Dear,