Requesting your participation in an interview for a case study of The SALT way of working and organisational regeneration.

[Olivia Munoru]

Dear friends in The Constellation,

I write to invite your participation in some research. I would like to interview you, to learn about your personal experience as a member of The Constellation.Together, we'll explore the process which was taken to "regenerate" The Constellation when we faced a crisis in late 2011. Whether or not you were involved in this process, and whether or not you took on a work package for 2012, I'd like to hear more about your experience.....  

The interviews will be 45-75 mins and will take place between 14th Feb - 29th Feb. If you're willing to participate, please email me / reply as soon as possible with a suggested date and time. I will try as hard as I can to fit to your preference. 

My email is [e-mail]

Below this message is some background on the research and the Sample Interview Questions.

I'm so looking forward to connecting with each of you and hearing your stories,

Big spirit-clap and thanks in advance :-)

Olivia

More about the research:

  

The research is for my final dissertation, as part of a Master of Arts in International and Community Development (Deakin University, Australia). The paper will be titled: Re-visiting the Dream of The Constellation: A case study of organisational regeneration through the application of "CLC” Process and the "SALT" Way of Working. 

In summary, The hypothesis of this paper is that for development organisations to genuinely achieve their vision for development, they must first practise what they preach, internally. The paper will draw on the experience of The Constellation during our financial struggle in late 2011, and your collective experiences as members of the Global Support Team / Membership Assembly/ Coaches / National Facilitation Teams etc. I will argue in favour of more nimble, less hierarchical structures, the practise of strength-based approaches, a culture of learning and sharing and the adoption of principles of self-determination. Essentially I am arguing for organisations to adopt SALT as a way of working.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS:

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS – Semi-Structured

Re-visiting the Dream of The Constellation: A case study of organisational regeneration through the application of "CLCP" and the "SALT" philosophy.

1. Tell me about your background and experience as a member of The Constellation:
i. How did you find out about The Constellation (and when)?
ii. What motivated you to become a member?
iii. What kinds of benefits have you (and your organisation) received as a result of your membership?
iv. Which Constellation activities and partnerships have you specifically or taken part in, and what was the nature of your contribution? (4 categories: Share, Transfer, Care, Learn)

2. Tell me about when you first heard about The Constellation’s financial uncertainty?
a. How did you find out?
b. What did you feel / think about the situation and why?
c. What did you feel / think about the proposed structure for 2012? Did you feel part of the solution? Why or why not?

3. The proposed solution was to invite members to take ownership of specific “work packages” for 2012. Please share your reflections on this proposed solution, specifically:
a. How inclusive is this solution? (Explain answer)
b. How does it reflect the SALT philosophy?
c. Which work packages were you interested in and why?
d. Which work packages (if any) have you taken ownership of?
- Describe the work package
- Is it paid or voluntary?
- Will you be working with support?
- What do you think you will need from the Global Support Team to carry out this work?
- Do you feel confident that you will have the support you need from GST and members?

4. Do you have any other ideas or thoughts on the process of re-visiting the dream? 

5. Do you have any other ideas or thoughts on the “work packages” solution?

Thank you.