At the workshop active readers recorded the following top of the head reactions in their workbooks just after finishing the Merton Learning History:
V. powerful – not so much about chance actually – I think what stands out compellingly is the power of informal contacts, networks and friendships and the extensive use of them.
It is an interesting way of presenting the case. I’d like to see it ‘deepened’ with more perspectives
It is useful to have time to reflect on the process of change – the ‘art and the science’ of it.
It feels like a strong narrative precisely because it’s a campaigning, outward-facing narrative which is seeking to persuade others to follow suit
I liked the sense of story direction and drama - I liked reading it, but somehow didn’t quite feel satisfied. I suppose because it’s a real-life piecemeal messy kind of story.
I saw the importance of informal networks and of holding on to a vision or purpose but allowing it to flex
You can read a more detailed summary of readers' comments here.
You can also read about the questions readers had as well as how readers found it relevant to their own experiences.
The Merton Learning History can be downloaded from the Lowcarbonworks project website here.
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