Here’s how it works. I know the term “lone nut” won’t sit right with everyone, and I get that. But the reality is, some of you are the only person from your region or country registered with IDRN. We don’t know the best way to engage in your world, but you do… and whatever that...
Author: J Matt Wallace (J Matt Wallace)
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Vision+Growth+More #0005
You’ve probably heard us use the term ‘Champion’ when describing our vision for IDRN, and I’ll admit, it’s a title that might scare off a few people. It sounds big. But I want to clarify what we really mean. I see a champion simply as someone willing to encourage others and help build IDRN. Your...
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Vision+Growth+More #0004
Inviting people to register with IDRN does not or should not require you to “sell” its value to your family, friends, or peers. Answering basic questions or encouraging others to check out our short introduction video is appropriate, so please do that. However, thinking about the people you know, I recommend that you only invite...
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Vision+Growth+More #0003
As we use this IDRN Global Village platform, please remember that first steps rarely looks like the final destination. It’s one thing to describe a vision, but it’s another to build it. Now that the Global Village is live, we can all see what works and what needs improving. To be clear, this platform is...
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Vision+Growth+More #0002
We are glad you have decided to be part of the IDRN Global Village. Did you notice that once you created your account and logged in, the question was, “So, how will this help?” I want to be very clear. On its own, this platform and network won’t solve your immediate local problems. The real...
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Vision+ Growth+ More Introduction
Inside the Global Village, I have added a new space for sharing short, single-topic messages intended to clarify and encourage.
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Talking Points
In preparation for a recent interview with regional media outlet, I asked a couple of different AI bots to help create talking points based on our IDRN white paper. There was some redundancy in the responses, plus editing was needed. However, if you’re still trying to figure out what IDRN is about, the following is...
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Can 0.1% Help IDRN Help Others? Yes.
Q: Is it acceptable that so many resources are plowed into disaster response and yet people don’t fully benefit from it due to simple lack of awareness among those actively trying to help? A: No. It is not acceptable. Q: Is it acceptable that well-intentioned workers, unaware of established best practices, invest their time and...
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Updates and Invitations
Join us & meet some new people! Lots of changes are in motion, and it’s time to ensure our intentions are understood and questions get answered. With that goal, please join us for some IDRN updates and Q&A between July 31 and August 3rd…. with additional dates/times added below. If you haven’t checked it out,...
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Ready, Fire, Aim: A Live Experiment in Disaster Response
“Shoot. Aim. Ready.” While it may sound backward, this approach is an incredibly effective way to learn and make progress. For much of my life, I’ve tackled new challenges knowing that the first attempt is less about perfection and more about discovery. This initial effort is never a waste; it provides invaluable experience and clarifies...