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''Pages for collaborating on a strategic plan to reach the Occupy Vision.''


We're starting with the [[Original Occupy Vision Doc]].  Read the background to understand how we built that document. For working purposes, assuming that it's a decent representation of what the people in the movement want.  We're taking the listed items, and ADDING below each item, tactics and actions to achieve that item.  As we mature as a movement, we will likely change this basic vision doc.  But for now, please respect it as a starting point, and modify only the entries below each BOLD ITEM.
== <big>'''GOAL OF OUR WORK'''</big> ==


For each item in the list, add your ideas on what actions/tactics need to be accomplished for us to reach that goal in society. Please be as specific as possible. For example, don't just say "stop greed", but say things like "establish the right to a living wage", or something like that.  Somethig "tangible", metrics that we can measure to see if we are actually acheiving something. If it's long term as opposed to short term, make note.
http://wiki.occupyboston.org/images/f/f3/The_Movement_JPEG.JPG


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We're developing tools to help us communicate ideas.  These tools may include things like [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Proposed_roadmap_process roadmaps/timelines]], diagrams showing who is doing what, etc etc. Join in the fun. Whatever you think will help us develop and communicate "a plan" to get us to our vision. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Occupy_Strategic_Planning_Working_Group_Mission_Statement See draft mission statement]]


A VISION FOR A DEMOCRATIC FUTURE: Work in progress, Occupy National Gathering Visioning Group
Unifying vision.  What broad vision can we unite movements on, e.g. Ending the rule of concentrated wealth, Tranform with the Great Turning, End corporate rule, Human needs nt corporate greed etc.  See the [[Original Occupy Vision Doc]] and the reading list below, for the materials that the group is "working from."


Strategic framework.  A strategy that can be applied to all the issues raised in the Occupy Vision document. Once we have a shared framework people can develop tactics that work within that framework. Strategy defined as a method or plan to bring about a desired future as the achievement of a goal; also defined as the art and science of planning and marshalling resources for the most effective use.


AN OCCUPY VISION
Revolutionary theory and practice. Encouraging broad ranging dialogue (reflection and action) in relation to the theoretical and practical basis for transforming the present system of production, i.e., unbridled capitalism into its opposite--a form of governance and enterprise that is more socially responsible. From a system of production based on profits or capital accumulation to a system of production based on socially useful production.  From a system which promotes greed and need to a system which facilitates abundance. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Occupy_Strategic_Planning_Reading_Resources See these reading resources]].


When the powers and practices of the prevailing society fail to support our fulfillment as equal participants in life, we the People need to proclaim our shared vision of the world yet to be and reaffirm the values that inform us.  
One of our key tasks is to bring people, organizations and issue movements together because  with unity we will increase our power and impact; as well as create a mass movement that cannot be ignored.


We affirm the inherent worth, dignity, and potential of all existence and our profound connection to the web of all existence of which we are a part. Therefore, we are guided by a vision that includes:
== <big>'''THREE MAIN TRACKS RIGHT NOW'''</big><big></big> ==
A world where the water, air, and food are clean so that both our planet and its people may be healthy.
Free education for all, so that information can be shared and used to benefit and enrich our society.
A world without war, so that people of every culture and nation may be free to develop and learn from one another without the distortion and exclusion that results from seeing one another as enemies.
A sustainable human society, where people are respected, valued, encouraged, and recognized as our first priority.
A culture of direct democracy and universal participation, where political and social decisions are made in a transparent manner for the common good.
Free universal physical and psychological healthcare, so that all people may be able to use their abilities and enjoy their lives as fully as possible.
Economic equality, so that all people may have the opportunity to have sufficient material resources for their needs, free from exploitation by others.
Freedom, so that all people may be empowered and included in the future we envision.


We recognize that each person is endowed with a unique perspective and potential that adds to the sum total of our world, and that by working together we achieve our vision.  
== '''TRACK 1: GOALS''' ==
[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/index.php?title=Occupy_Strategic_Planning_Goals OCCUPY '''STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS''']] On this track, we are taking the 2012 OCCUPY VISION DOC and other VISION DOCS we've found- and categorizing the goals into "CONCRETE OBJECTIVES" and "IDEALS and PRINCIPLES", so that we can take the CONCRETE OBJECTIVES and form a "roadmap" to acheive these goals.  You can go straight to the [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/List_of_Goals List of Objectives that is evolving here]].  These tools are fluid in that if the group decides to improve them then the group decides to improve them, but for now, we're primarily working to satisfy as much of the 2012 NatGat Vision Doc as possible.


We invite all to join us, contribute to it, and participate in it as we and it change and grow.
[[End Corporatocracy: Time Frames & Actions]]


== '''TRACK 2: THE LIST OF PLAYERS''' ==
[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/List_of_Organizations "'''THE LIST'''"]] - A list of players influencing how society is changing, and how these orgs can be viewed, and/or categorized. This can help us later to help us influence them and/or do things in response. There are TWO TASKS in Track 2 that we're focusing on: definiting the categories of groups, and then assigning each group a category.


HOW WE GOT HERE


Since OWS began one year ago, many individual Occupy groups around the country have developed
== '''TRACK 3: THE PATHS''' ==
various statements or declarations of goals, issues, and actions. Some Occupy groups developed
- a [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/File:The_Movement_JPEG.JPG visual explanation]] of different paths that people and orgs can take toward "the end".  We'll have more on this soon. Talk to Polar...he's storyboarding it.  Something about following a small business and the choices that can be made as it grows. Over time, the choices, the criteria for how the choices are made will be something like a video game, maybe even with user determined paths.
vision statements.  


Recognizing the importance of an overall vision, the organizers of the Occupy National Gathering in Philadelphia in July of 2012 included a visioning process. Three days of teach-ins, workshops, and speak-outs on many topics vital to Occupy led up to Independence Day, when about 250 persons at the National Gathering participated in a group vision exercise that resulted in a 7 page list of vision elements.
== [[Occupy Strategic Planning Reading Resources]] ==


Subsequent to the National Gathering, those interested in vision follow-up formed a work group. This group has developed the draft material being shared in hopes of engaging more persons in developing an Occupy Vision, obtaining valuable feedback, and moving forward towards a draft Vision Statement that can be shared broadly for Occupy consideration.  
For reading lists, please click the above link.


We welcome you to join the Occupy visioning experiment!
For other background on what we did at Occupy Boston and some general education about the "classic" strategic planning process, here is a link to the old [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Strategic_Planning Occupy Boston Strategic Planning page]], which has some educational resources. We didn't get very far, but this is offered, because we at least made an attempt at a SWOT (strenghts/weaknesses/opportunities/threats analysis) and pulled together some resource links about what Streategic Planning is. Please ignore that part about using it to seek profit. We're using the techniques to seek our goals... The techniques can be used to seak anything that an org wants to do.  The goals are being set above in Track 1.  IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY OTHER OCCUPY GROUPS doing STRATEGIC PLANNING or anything like this, please put the links here...


contact: info@occupyboston.org to reach the person maintaining these wiki pages.  Or go to the InterOcc hub and look for the Occupy-Strategy email list, which is quite active, to join in the conversation. Or just start editing these pages.


== Meeting Notes ==


[[Summary of Occupy Strategic Planning Calls through 6.10.13 & looking ahead to the 6.17.13 call]]


[[Occupy Strategic Planning, Meeting Notes, June 10, 2013]]


ILLUSTRATIVE CATEGORY LIST (FOR DISCUSSION AND FEEDBACK)
[[Homework from June 10th call]] 


Illustrative Vision Categories that were derived from the National Gathering Visioning List. For the complete list, see the National Gathering Vision Hub Wiki at http://interoccupy.net/vision.
[[Submitted Homework]]


CLEAN AIR, WATER, FOOD: ENVIRONMENTAL
Local food production, community gardens, permaculture agriculture
access to real nourishing, non-chemical, non-GMO food
food supply that is humane and natural
environmental justice
environmental awareness and respect
healthier diets and lifestyles
affordable healthy food
clean water as a right
end hunger
connection to earth


FREE EDUCATION FOR ALL: CULTURAL
[[Occupy Strategic planning, Meeting Notes, May 20, 2013]] <br>
all airwaves public
[[Occupy Strategic Planning, Meeting Notes, May 12, 2013]]
end to intellectual property, such that there is free and open sharing of information
free and open communications
real education, free and equal, democratized
universal access to data


NO WAR: PEACE AND SECURITY/POLITICAL
[[States Working to Abolish Corporate Personhood]]
peace, nonviolence, no war or death machines
no military
no need for violent conflict or guns
no global us vs them
nonviolence
friendship, rather than strangership, as the default relationship among people
mutual respect between cultures or trading nations
nonviolent interpersonal and international conflict resolution
world peace


SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SOCIETY: CULTURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
[[Category:Working groups]]
a world where basic needs are met
all cultures respected equally
people feel empowered, free, and unafraid
a strong sense of community
safety for everyone from domestic violence and fear
all human life valued equally
all decisions considered for seven generations in the future
more humanity, compassion, kindness, and selflessness
mutually beneficial relationship between humans, the earth, and its inhabitants
acting with consideration for the community, world, and everything else
 
A CULTURE OF DIRECT DEMOCRACY: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE/POLITICAL
no money in politics
end two-party system
local community control
consensus based democracy
just and fair legal system
truth in journalism/illegal to lie
minorities have power and voice (rule by diversity)
no tax without representation
a fair electoral system
accountable government
democratic process that works for all
FREE UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: CULTURAL/ECONOMIC
healthcare emphasizes preventative and alternative measures
free healthcare (accessible and state of the art)
full control of our own bodies, including shared ownership of the means of preventative healthcare
free therapy and emotional/mental healthcare
 
ECONOMIC EQUALITY: VIBRANT AND SOUND ECONOMY/PROSPERITY
localized economies
no corporate personhood
fairness and equality for all beings (including ecosystems, resources)
banks and corporations required to act responsibly, answering to many, not few
radicalized labor unions
international corporate accountability
fair trade and fair working conditions
 
FREEDOM: POLITICAL/CULTURAL
freedom to live anywhere: no borders, no nations
freedom of knowledge and press
freedom of religion
freedom of expression protected
free equal access to opportunity
derived from the Visioning Activities at the OCCUPY NATIONAL GATHERING Philadelphia, PA – July 2012

Latest revision as of 23:51, 16 June 2013

Pages for collaborating on a strategic plan to reach the Occupy Vision.

GOAL OF OUR WORK

The_Movement_JPEG.JPG

We're developing tools to help us communicate ideas. These tools may include things like [roadmaps/timelines], diagrams showing who is doing what, etc etc. Join in the fun. Whatever you think will help us develop and communicate "a plan" to get us to our vision. [See draft mission statement]

Unifying vision. What broad vision can we unite movements on, e.g. Ending the rule of concentrated wealth, Tranform with the Great Turning, End corporate rule, Human needs nt corporate greed etc. See the Original Occupy Vision Doc and the reading list below, for the materials that the group is "working from."

Strategic framework. A strategy that can be applied to all the issues raised in the Occupy Vision document. Once we have a shared framework people can develop tactics that work within that framework. Strategy defined as a method or plan to bring about a desired future as the achievement of a goal; also defined as the art and science of planning and marshalling resources for the most effective use.

Revolutionary theory and practice. Encouraging broad ranging dialogue (reflection and action) in relation to the theoretical and practical basis for transforming the present system of production, i.e., unbridled capitalism into its opposite--a form of governance and enterprise that is more socially responsible. From a system of production based on profits or capital accumulation to a system of production based on socially useful production. From a system which promotes greed and need to a system which facilitates abundance. [See these reading resources].

One of our key tasks is to bring people, organizations and issue movements together because with unity we will increase our power and impact; as well as create a mass movement that cannot be ignored.

THREE MAIN TRACKS RIGHT NOW

TRACK 1: GOALS

[OCCUPY STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS] On this track, we are taking the 2012 OCCUPY VISION DOC and other VISION DOCS we've found- and categorizing the goals into "CONCRETE OBJECTIVES" and "IDEALS and PRINCIPLES", so that we can take the CONCRETE OBJECTIVES and form a "roadmap" to acheive these goals. You can go straight to the [List of Objectives that is evolving here]. These tools are fluid in that if the group decides to improve them then the group decides to improve them, but for now, we're primarily working to satisfy as much of the 2012 NatGat Vision Doc as possible.

End Corporatocracy: Time Frames & Actions

TRACK 2: THE LIST OF PLAYERS

["THE LIST"] - A list of players influencing how society is changing, and how these orgs can be viewed, and/or categorized. This can help us later to help us influence them and/or do things in response. There are TWO TASKS in Track 2 that we're focusing on: definiting the categories of groups, and then assigning each group a category.


TRACK 3: THE PATHS

- a [visual explanation] of different paths that people and orgs can take toward "the end". We'll have more on this soon. Talk to Polar...he's storyboarding it. Something about following a small business and the choices that can be made as it grows. Over time, the choices, the criteria for how the choices are made will be something like a video game, maybe even with user determined paths.

Occupy Strategic Planning Reading Resources

For reading lists, please click the above link.

For other background on what we did at Occupy Boston and some general education about the "classic" strategic planning process, here is a link to the old [Occupy Boston Strategic Planning page], which has some educational resources. We didn't get very far, but this is offered, because we at least made an attempt at a SWOT (strenghts/weaknesses/opportunities/threats analysis) and pulled together some resource links about what Streategic Planning is. Please ignore that part about using it to seek profit. We're using the techniques to seek our goals... The techniques can be used to seak anything that an org wants to do. The goals are being set above in Track 1. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY OTHER OCCUPY GROUPS doing STRATEGIC PLANNING or anything like this, please put the links here...

contact: info@occupyboston.org to reach the person maintaining these wiki pages. Or go to the InterOcc hub and look for the Occupy-Strategy email list, which is quite active, to join in the conversation. Or just start editing these pages.

Meeting Notes

Summary of Occupy Strategic Planning Calls through 6.10.13 & looking ahead to the 6.17.13 call

Occupy Strategic Planning, Meeting Notes, June 10, 2013

Homework from June 10th call

Submitted Homework


Occupy Strategic planning, Meeting Notes, May 20, 2013
Occupy Strategic Planning, Meeting Notes, May 12, 2013

States Working to Abolish Corporate Personhood

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