The Response Group decision making, conflict management, and power dynamics with Julian Rose
Mar 27, 2025
Julian Rose, an organizer with the New Economy Coalition and EndState ATL, dives into the complexities of collective governance and power dynamics. They discuss the importance of intentional power work in democratic decision-making. Julian contrasts different decision methods like consensus and majority voting while emphasizing the need for clarity around personal relationships to power. They also challenge groups to examine resource allocation practices and the potential harm of traditional nonprofit dynamics, advocating for genuine participation and thoughtful governance structures.
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Question If Processes Recreate Harm
- Design choices can reproduce harmful nonprofit dynamics if you don't interrogate them.
- Ask why you withhold or schedule resources and whether those choices match your political commitments.
Train People Instead Of Excluding Them
- Avoid assuming people can't be trusted into participatory or grant decisions; instead train and prepare them.
- Provide education and onboarding so broader networks can responsibly participate in governance.
Avoid Shortcuts That Shut Out Participation
- Don't take shortcuts that exclude people because of resource constraints; plan for organizing and training.
- Invest time to build a politically grounded base rather than bypassing participation for convenience.
