Gameplan
Event Decentring
To benefit fully from an event, it is important to change focus: shifting to thinking about what the event does rather than solely what the event is . We call this Event Decentring . Event Decentring means viewing the event as a spark or catalyst for starting conversations between different stakeholders and community groups about broader local issues, priorities, policies, strategies and what assets already exist.
Shift thinking to what the event does rather than what the event is.
How Think holistically
All events have impacts; some positive and some less so. These impacts can be economic, social, cultural, political and environmental. Positive impacts might include bringing lasting social and economic benefits to host communities; enhancing community identity; regeneration; and facilitating community cohesion and well-being. contribute to one another (holistically) is better practice. This is known as the triple-bottom- line approach . However, in adopting the triple bottom line approach it can also be tempting to try to get events to be all things to all people and solve all problems. This is not possible, and organisers should prioritise the needs of local communities. Undertaking a sludge audit as part of the Collaboration Kick-Off is a great place to start. Set out the big(ger) picture To achieve lasting and positive social impacts, knowledge of the community is key. Think about: It is tempting to examine these benefits individually, but examining how they can
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