Mobilizing versus Organizing
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Objective
I can describe and differentiate between mobilizing and organizing strategies.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
Chris Weatherburn · 10:09
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The three models of engagement are the lone wolf, mobilizer, and organizer.
- 2
Mobilizers focus on maximizing the number of people involved without developing their skills, while organizers invest in developing people's capabilities to become leaders.
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High engagement chapters use processes designed to reach out to a broad pool of people, cultivate them, and build a sense of community, structure, and purpose.
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Practice
10 questions
What is the primary difference between mobilizing and organizing, according to the video?
Describe the 'lone wolf' model of engagement. Why is it considered less effective than mobilizing or organizing?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain the key differences between mobilizing and organizing strategies in the context of activism. Provide an example of each strategy.”
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