As we move forward, one of the first things we’re doing is building a rich menu of all the ways in which action and collaboration can be promoted in various settings: neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, etc.

We just released the first nine Tools and Tactics (T&Ts) for Connectors, which are templates for action meant to help answer the question: “What are all the things WE could do here to help more people take action…”

The T&Ts vary widely, from a “Three Question” exercise that can be done quickly and informally in any setting to something as specific as a hotel encouraging its guests to support a local organization.

Some can be done easily by one person, and others – such as a full-fledged volunteer fair – would require a team of people to work together for a while.

This week we’ll be adding a few more to this list, and we’ll also start making each template much more interactive.  Here’s the first batch:

http://www.idealist.org/team/our/actions

Connectors – we’d love to know what you think of the format:  could you cook this dish?  Is there enough detail there?  You can add your questions, comments, or ideas to the open discussion at the bottom of that page.