THE DIRRUM CHALLENGE
Searching for the sweet spot - where your interests / passions / skills / faith / heart / character meet a need within the community. It is a practice for serving the common good that might lead to lifelong habits.
FIRST STEPS
an introduction
The #dirrumchallenge document is intended as a guide and is best best walked through in the company of others and with some designated mentor(s) usually taking weeks, often longer.
CATEGORY
& KIND
Two thoughts on category and kinds of challenge may be helpful.
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category
sustainable (justice), justice (social), inclusive, diverse
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kind
exploratory, introductory, intermediate, advanced
ISSUE
What one issue provokes discomfort and motivates a desire for change? example: racism; equal rights; bullying; sustainability...
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define
Define the problem.
Make this as succinct as possible.
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intention
What is the intended impact?
Achievable is better than overly ambitious.
WORK
strategy
Outline the steps necessary for meaningful, effective action, targeting your intended impact. Defined time frame and a clear end point.
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action
Get on with it. Do the work. Document the progress.
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reflection
Looking over the work, the interactions, your 'documentation', make sense of the experience using a reflection methodology best suited to you.
IMPACT STATEMENT
Looking back over the challenge, what do you notice? What or who has changed? What have you learnt? Make an impact statement.