Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute
Welcome to Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute, where we explore, define, and dream out loud about capacity building as an act of world building. In each episode, we explore insights, strategies, and transformative practices that empower individuals and organizations to create resilient, healing-centered environments. Join us to discover how capacity building can equip your team and community to thrive in the face of today’s challenges—and to co-create the impactful future you envision.
Capacity Building with the Acosta Institute
Episode 2: How Capacity Building is Counterintuitive
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In this conversation, Dr. Angel Acosta, Maria Tan, and Drisana McDaniel explore the multifaceted concept of capacity building, emphasizing its counterintuitive nature, the relationship between speed and slowing down, and the importance of understanding individual needs and temporalities. They discuss the necessity of creating a culture of care, navigating the matrix of needs, and the significance of bringing one's whole self to work. The dialogue highlights the emerging conversations around capacity building and the need for mindfulness in addressing the challenges faced in organizational settings.
Follow this series as we continue to reimagine capacity building as a healing-centered, community-driven process that equips us to thrive in challenging times.
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