https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh Capturing our convo en-us 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC 2022-02-25 08:55:44 UTC hello@padlet.com jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753803 Inherent trust in one another
Sense of shared purpose
Trust in others good intentions
Being organised: knowing how things will be done, and why
Clear overall objective]]> 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753803 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753804 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753804 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753805 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753805 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753806 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753806 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753808 Relationships, mindsets]]> 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753808 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753809 Ways of working, the vision, the work we're doing]]> 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753809 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753811 Budgets, reporting, decision making, structure]]> 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753811 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753813 What 3 words capture the positive future vision of Play Matters for you?]]> 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753813 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753814 Working in person made a huge difference to our work, we value:

Cross-team relationships
Personal in person relationships
Sense of each others humanity]]> 2022-02-15 14:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048753814 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048837725 Relationships with people as people, esp those from dif background.
Open ended problem solving. Informal problem solving.
Opportunities to be together for longer periods of time.
Change default from 1 hour meeting. Wasting 10 mins on intros.
Knowing what’s happening, hearing it directly from people.]]> 2022-02-15 15:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048837725 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048853872 Focus on-person collaboration, across organisations, but by country?]]> 2022-02-15 15:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048853872 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048854467 I would like to see fewer global/regional staff on the project and see the country teams take ownership and run with what works best in their context. ]]> 2022-02-15 15:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048854467 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048855171 Rather than strangers - consortium partners can go to different schools and know educators, community leaders and have connections with them]]> 2022-02-15 15:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048855171 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048856402 Everyone works within a role that they have the motivation and skills for - where they can enter a state of 'flow']]> 2022-02-15 15:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048856402 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048857343 In two years time, I would hope that we could follow the learnings, advice and experiences of those implementing LtP rather than leading]]> 2022-02-15 15:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048857343 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048858358 I would also like to see results of what didn't work about the project and how the project adapted. So much focus is on finding "what works" or forcing something through for the sake of pleasing the donor or "getting things done". My dream is to be honest and clear about what failed and didn't work and why, and to see the project truly adapt and change course based on community needs and feedback.]]> 2022-02-15 15:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048858358 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048858570 We have a set of content/ activities that 'work', that government/ other counterparts are excited about and see value in.]]> 2022-02-15 15:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048858570 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048861224 Instead of needing to start meetings with activities, there is an inherent sense of playfulness and joy within the project and schools]]> 2022-02-15 15:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048861224 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048863131 Less energy spent on big workplans]]> 2022-02-15 15:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048863131 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048877294 Strong strategic leadership with a clear vision]]> 2022-02-15 15:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048877294 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048877443 Actually listening to and utilizing data from the project]]> 2022-02-15 15:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048877443 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048877869 Consulting communities on a regular basis]]> 2022-02-15 15:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048877869 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048878071 - more travel for all teams 
- smaller deliverables 
- smaller teams working on time bound deliverables 
- Clear vision 
- Clarity on WHY ]]> 2022-02-15 15:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048878071 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048878790 Cohesive vision by the consortium...at the moment too many cooks]]> 2022-02-15 15:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048878790 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048879005 Learning from what has gone well and what hasn't so far ]]> 2022-02-15 15:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048879005 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048880789 Being ok with failure and really embodying iteration and change]]> 2022-02-15 15:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048880789 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048881702 - Underlying assumption that we are all coming at this project with good intent 
- Understanding of what people are passionate about (this might help us understand trigger points) 
- ]]> 2022-02-15 15:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048881702 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048882353 - Less focus on organisations, more focus on workstreams
- opportunity to get to know small group of people you work with 
- accepting that someone will set the strategic direction which the whole consortium will work towards]]> 2022-02-15 15:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048882353 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048884966 More openness about disagreements and/or misunderstandings about different visions and ways of working across partners and staff members]]> 2022-02-15 15:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048884966 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048886321 - Lets just do it! Bring things to the field early 
- Draw on existing materials (lets not reinvent the wheel) 
- Nothing is perfect 
- Open to feedback 
- Less meetings unless they have clear purpose 
- Where can we cut the red tape? 
- Clear channels of communication to keep people updated]]> 2022-02-15 15:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048886321 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048886438 Less lip-service about partnership and teamwork and more action, respect, listening, and shared decision-making]]> 2022-02-15 15:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048886438 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048887500 - getting rid of 1hr meeting defaults
- more in-person meetings
- clear and timely communication 'from the top' on what is happening, when direction changes etc
- 'task forces' working on smaller deliverables (together with external partners)
- not forcing progress for the sake of it, but embracing iterative approach (going back to the drawing board is normal!)

]]> 2022-02-15 15:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048887500 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048888877 Not expecting country teams to jump when the regional team says jump...for example not giving enough time to put together administrative documents or expecting teams to move quickly at a last minute's notice to participate in a training or workshop]]> 2022-02-15 15:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048888877 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048889767 - Knowledge management - where do I find information quickly 
- Org chart - who do I go to for XYZ
- Knowing who is the final decision maker 
- Less hierarchy in our approach where possible ]]> 2022-02-15 15:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048889767 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048890724 - less need for 800 line Excel worksheets with several layers of approval and request to plan 1 yr in advance (although this has improved a little already between Y1 and Y2)
- less time on financial and technical monitoring, which is often not meaningful 
- ]]> 2022-02-15 15:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048890724 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048892592 - how can we break this down into smaller chunks to make it feel a) like we are making progress and b) things are more achievable ]]> 2022-02-15 15:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048892592 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048902691 Feedback is genuinely needed when it's asked for
Data collection not performative
Sometimes actually change the decision!
Knowing what extent of feedback is needed]]> 2022-02-15 15:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048902691 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048914210 More "wins" with the model! (as it stands we are waiting 2 years to get any sense of accomplishment which can lead to demotivation)]]> 2022-02-15 16:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048914210 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048915941 Shorter consistent approval chains]]> 2022-02-15 16:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048915941 jess428 https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048918568 Acknowledge that it's hard and new to do build test learn at this scale]]> 2022-02-15 16:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jess428/yx4fiaoe4ojqzeh/wish/2048918568