Desirable Path vs Designed Path

[tooltip content=”有效沟通既是实现GP Common愿景的一个目标，也是一个途径。要实现有效的跨境交流和合作，有2个关键因素：” url=”” ]Effective communication is a goal of, as well as an approach to, the vision of GP Common.  To achieve better communication in cross-boarder philanthropy, we see  two key issues :[/tooltip]

  • [tooltip content=”一是内容熟悉程度，也就是关于对方国家慈善在何种背景和环境下运作的相关知识；” url=”” ]Content familiarity:  knowledge on how philanthropy works in what context in different countries[/tooltip]
  • [tooltip content=”二是沟通的有效性，它包括3个变量：语言熟练程度，文化差异意识，信任度。” url=”” ]Communication effectiveness: it has 3 variables: language proficiency, cultural awareness and trust level.[/tooltip]

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[tooltip content=”在公益慈善领域，上述两方面都有专家；但是从总体而言，我们在2个维度上都处于较低的水平。文化差异意识和信任需要时间来培养，所以，在GP Common，我们不打算采用简单捷径（如绿线所示），二是采用2步走的计划。我们会先专注于提高中美双方对彼此慈善运作的理解，并鼓励针对内容的沟通；同时我们也会展示和分享彼此的热情和抱负。在这个基础上，当大家进一步了解和熟悉之后，我们会集中精力促进更深层次的交流和合作。这是GP Common的设计路径。。” url=”” ]There are absolutely experts on either or both dimensions in the philanthropic field. However, we are overall low on both dimensions.  Awareness and trust take time to build, so instead of taking the direct desirable path as shown with the green dashed line, at GP Common, we will take a two-step path: 1) We will first focus on building up subject understanding and encouraging content related communications; at the same time, we will try our best to connect people’s aspirations ( aspiration translates itself, right? ). 2) Then we will put more energy on facilitating connections and collaborations, when people in the community are more acquainted and feel comfortable. This is our designed path .[/tooltip]

Adaptive Path

[tooltip content=”在学习全球慈善时，我个人最大的收获是始终要注意检查你所做的假设 。在GP Common，包容和多元是我们的核心价值之一，所以我们不会随意假设大家喜欢什么、需要什么。” url=”” ]One major lesson from my learning about global philanthropy is to always check assumptions.  (I explained it in more details in “A Letter from Helen” )  As we embrace inclusion and diversity here, it’s even more important for us not to make assumptions on what people want or need here.[/tooltip]

[tooltip content=”我们会采用“社会化路径”的理念。这个理念在建筑园林和市政领域应用较多，也就是根据人们自发踩出来的路径来引导铺路。这些路能比较客观的体现人们的喜好和活动状况，常常也是最直接的路径。” url=”” ]We’ll adopt the “social trail” concept at GP Common.  Social trail literally means a path developed by erosion caused by footfall or other traffic tools, which is a good indication on people’s desire or activity, and often the most efficient path.[/tooltip]

[tooltip content=”所以，在GP Common，我们会尽量引入不同视角，不做主观假设，不做评判。同时，我们也你能告诉我们，你喜欢什么，哪些内容对你没什么帮助。我们提供了各种方式和你互动：页面上的社会化媒体分享按钮，文章后的评论，以及直接联系我们。” url=”” ]So at GP Common, we will try to bring in many perspectives, no assumptions, no judgement. Meanwhile we will rely on you to tell us what interests you and what is not irrelevant.  There are many ways for us to interact: social media share buttons on the page; comment after an article; or you can always directly email us.[/tooltip]

[tooltip content=”通过这些方式，我们最终的希望是为你提供更相关的内容，以及更多的附加价值。而作为一个社区，我们或许可以一起打造出对我们大家都有利的路径。” url=”” ]Eventually, we hope to see the content here becomes more relevant to you and adds value to you. Together, as a community, we will be able to develop paths that we will all benefit from.[/tooltip]

[tooltip content=”这是GP Common的“适应性路径”。这种方式的关键是社区的参与度。我知道我对大家充满了信心。毫无疑问的。” url=”” ]This is our Adaptive Path to develop GP Common.  This approach would rely on the participation of the community.[/tooltip]

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