7a: Communicating to Get Approval & Buy-In by OFBYFOR Admin https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r Board & staff leadership en-us 2021-03-02 06:37:56 UTC 2025-10-20 04:31:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5ef.png Board treasurer nina292 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264332784 2021-03-03 15:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264332784 nina292 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264334988 he doesn’t know much about the project, but he’s always nervous about things that may have a high cost ]]> 2021-03-03 15:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264334988 help him see how this work could be a long-term win for the org nina292 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264338156 2021-03-03 15:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264338156 nina292 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264339389 don’t want to give false expectations of quick revenue, + the idea that this “pays off” is a bit superficial/doesn’t speak entirely to how I see the benefits]]> 2021-03-03 15:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264339389 senior leadership nina292 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264345779 2021-03-03 15:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264345779 Advisory Board https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351020 2021-03-03 15:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351020 Board Members https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351342 2021-03-03 15:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351342 Accounting Executives/Senior Management https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351576 2021-03-03 15:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351576 Board of Directors https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351746 2021-03-03 15:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351746 Board Members https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351933 2021-03-03 15:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264351933 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352276 Our info sheet was left out of the board packet, so their knowledge of this project is unclear. Based on our history, I'm sure there would be a mixed response to prioritizing this work. ]]> 2021-03-03 15:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352276 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352347 general overview of the project has been shared and there is a general agreement that we need to do this work.]]> 2021-03-03 15:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352347 Somewhat aware https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352580 2021-03-03 15:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352580 Staff https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352870 2021-03-03 15:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264352870 funders https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353162 2021-03-03 15:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353162 Get them to understand that this work supports our mission https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353443 2021-03-03 15:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353443 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353524 They are aware of our existence and that we're meeting on the weekly, but they are not aware of our status (as far as I know).

]]> 2021-03-03 15:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353524 board https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353615 2021-03-03 15:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264353615 Aware, enthusiastic and and excited about funding initiatives but struggling with enthusiasm for implementation/engagement with actual COI https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354109 2021-03-03 15:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354109 Donors https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354287 2021-03-03 15:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354287 Coworkers, and then directors/CEO/commity https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354599 2021-03-03 15:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354599 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354836 to gain "formal" approval of the project and have it appear in the strategic and business plans and to provide a budget line for the work.]]> 2021-03-03 15:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354836 Our COI is a relatively new immigrant community that they have probably never interacted with. We want them to see the importance of doing so. https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354872 2021-03-03 15:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264354872 Team Reporting https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264355391 Our ED has given reports to the Board, but we don't really give the Board an opportunity to give feedback.]]> 2021-03-03 15:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264355391 full staff team https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356204 They are aware of the project but difficult to diseminate full information about the project and the importance of the project for our organisation. Capacity is severely limited and staff team very under pressure so this feels like 'another' ask

]]> 2021-03-03 15:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356204 Board Committee Chair marylandstories https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356231 2021-03-03 15:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356231 Show benefits of work and that they may not result in immediate program or audience changes https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356262 2021-03-03 15:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356262 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356405 Our board is aware of the project but we haven't pulled them in to get ideas or feedback about how we should move forward with our plans.]]> 2021-03-03 15:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356405 Various staff members https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356846 2021-03-03 15:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264356846 Community https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264357039 2021-03-03 15:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264357039 Board Chair https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264357274 2021-03-03 15:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264357274 They are skeptical or perhaps not convinced that a buyin on DEI is needed - things are fine the way they are https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264358197 2021-03-03 15:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264358197 Community https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264358724 2021-03-03 15:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264358724 Staff as a whole is not completely aware of all current work happening with OF/BY/FOR, but what has been shared is posititive https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264358899 2021-03-03 15:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264358899 marylandstories https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264359396 I'm unsure of how much they recall from our updates]]> 2021-03-03 15:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264359396 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264359492 competing priorities within the organization; specifically within the new transformation focus / re-org (pending).]]> 2021-03-03 15:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264359492 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264360884 Emotions are high in the organization, and previous damage has led to many in influence to take personally any percieved criticism

]]> 2021-03-03 15:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264360884 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264361924 Somewhat aware, and feel generally positive]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264361924 Participation https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264362186 It's important for our organization that we have buy-in and participation in reaching our COI]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264362186 at a minimum, buy in, prefer to act as a champion on the board on our behalf marylandstories https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264362192 2021-03-03 15:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264362192 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264362750 Our goal is to update them on what we've discussed and our path forward (selecting our COI and next steps)]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264362750 Excitement/to empower https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264363633 to encourage initiative / that this should be embedded and integrated within all thinking across the organisation on all levels

]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264363633 leadership needs to be on board in some way to begin and be successful in this process https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264363811 2021-03-03 15:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264363811 Coworkers seems midly interested, but not particularly motivated/excited. Most directors know about the initiative ; one of them is actively participating. https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264363814 2021-03-03 15:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264363814 Communicating this is a strategy and cultural company change not a marketing demographic change https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264364321 2021-03-03 15:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264364321 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264364368 I want them to know some of the harm we have caused, and the benefits of strengthening relationships in our community ]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264364368 Previous focus on evaluation and statistics, showing the qualitative ROI https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264364739 2021-03-03 15:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264364739 expanding resources https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264365800 In talking with our board, hopefully we can get more ideas on how we should connect with our COI and who we should reach out specifically in the community.]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264365800 overwhelming amount of board communications that may bury our updates marylandstories https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264366015 2021-03-03 15:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264366015 Bias https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264366495 I know we have Board members who don't think our COI will want to be a part of our organization.]]> 2021-03-03 15:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264366495 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264367212 To help them separate personal from operational]]> 2021-03-03 15:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264367212 time and being there in person https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264367222 2021-03-03 15:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264367222 My concern is that some members of the board may ask why we haven't communicated any of this sooner https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264367812 2021-03-03 15:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264367812 Time https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264368406 Staff on all levels are generally overwhelmed with work! ]]> 2021-03-03 15:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264368406 Being one of the only POC on staff/communicating the needs of the community and not just the company https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264368757 2021-03-03 15:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264368757 Their feelings https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264368934 2021-03-03 15:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264368934 https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264370623 This type of initiative is very new, and a long time coming. There have been significant changes in leadership, so all of the shifts could be overwhelming, and cause The Board to have different and more urgent priorities. ]]> 2021-03-03 15:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264370623 Knowing where to start https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264370937 This needs to be a longer burn process over a series of years. Funding for us to be part of the programme in future years is potentially challenging]]> 2021-03-03 15:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264370937 To get guidance and support into carrying the projects born from this initiative to fruition https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264371586 2021-03-03 15:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264371586 time https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264372916 Hard to find time to connect when the staff and he Board have disparate, full schedules.]]> 2021-03-03 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264372916 board members/members/investors https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264374708 2021-03-03 15:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264374708 The misinformation, the prejudices and the generational barrier https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264381138 2021-03-03 15:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264381138 Getting board more involved with https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264382789 2021-03-03 15:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ofbyforall/19xmih5f3zd5jz0r/wish/1264382789