The Community Experience Slow, Intentional Community-Building with Lisa Barroca of Cultivate
Feb 14, 2023
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Growth vs. True Scale
- Growth is a misleading metric if it only tracks size without engagement or retention.
- True scale means new members stay, engage, and find value consistently.
Rapid Pandemic Growth Challenge
- Lisa experienced 300% rapid growth during the pandemic which overwhelmed community processes.
- They struggled to maintain quality, e.g., handling violations fairly became impossible at scale.
Question Fast Growth Impulses
- Avoid fast growth if you can't support members properly; it may cause more harm than good.
- Assess if slow, intentional growth better serves your members and mission long term.