It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 189
Jul 5, 2025
Margaret Kiljoy, an experienced organizer and activist, shares her insights on running effective meetings. She emphasizes the importance of structure, clear roles, and fostering inclusive environments for collaboration. The discussion dives into strategies for grassroots organizing, the significance of humility, and the mechanics of empowerment in decision-making. They also humorously critique the life of the Liver King, exploring the absurdities of internet fame while shedding light on pressing political issues like immigration and the implications of recent legal changes.
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Choose Accessible Meeting Locations
- Always secure an accessible meeting location for all participants.
- Choose venues carefully, avoiding places like bars that exclude some attendees.
Assign & Explain Meeting Roles
- Assign and explain meeting roles like facilitator, stack taker, and timekeeper at the start.
- Ensure all participants understand these roles to keep meetings on track and fair.
Facilitator is Not a Leader
- Facilitators are leaders who guide discussion without making decisions.
- Their key job is to prevent any one person, often men, from dominating the meeting.