Posts by Heather Tosh
Our Latest Report: Understanding the Impact and Value of Small, Powerful Groups
Introducing WEvolution’s 2024 Summary Impact Report: A Decade of Empowerment and Transformation We are proud to present WEvolution’s 2024 Summary Impact Report, which reflects on a decade of progress and significant change for women across Scotland and beyond. This report is the culmination of a mixed-method impact evaluation, showcasing the profound impact our Small, Powerful…
Read MoreThree Key Shifts to Make ‘Enterprising Masses’ a Reality in Scotland
The women from the Small, Powerful Groups movement stole the show at our recent event – as always! “Female Entrepreneurship at the Periphery: Where Imperfections are Gifts,” was a pivotal event highlighting the transformative power of female entrepreneurship. Held in partnership with the University of Strathclyde, it put the spotlight on the often-overlooked potential of…
Read MoreEmpowering Women at the Margins: Groundbreaking Event Celebrates Female Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation
Press Release Glasgow, 11th June 2024 In a ground-breaking effort to highlight the transformative power of female entrepreneurship, a Scottish Charity, in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, is hosting an event titled “Female Entrepreneurship at the Periphery: Where Imperfections are Gifts.” This event, set to take place at the Civic House, Glasgow, from 10:30…
Read MoreUnraveling Wicked Problems: Exploring Novel Solutions Inspired by the Global South
Welcome to the world of ‘Novel Solutions to Wicked Problems‘! Like most things, it has taken this venture a while – two years! – to see the light of day. Tim Wright, a friend and a big expert in the crowd economy, and I had been delving deep into the realm of the circular economy…
Read MoreEmpowering Women Through Data Ownership: Introducing SPGs in Ctrl’s Feedback Loop
In a world where data is often treated as a commodity to be bought, sold, and exploited, a group of empowered women is flipping the script. Since 2021, Small, Powerful Groups (SPGs) in Ctrl have been on a mission to reclaim ownership of their data and harness its power for their benefit and the advancement…
Read MoreIntroducing “Together”: A Powerful Conversation Series Celebrating Community
In a world that often emphasizes individualism, there’s something truly remarkable about the strength and impact of coming together as a community. It’s this belief in the power of unity, connection, and personal leadership that drives our new podcast, “Together.” Welcome to the show where we celebrate the incredible women who choose to make a…
Read MoreViewing Failure as a Learning Opportunity
“I’ve worked with Small, Powerful Groups and thought ‘this is going to be the best Small, Powerful Group ever, they are going to do great things and change the world!’ Then something happens, they lose momentum, and it falls apart. But we don’t consider that a failure. It’s all about that learning process and feeling…
Read MoreWhy should your organisation adopt the Small, Powerful Group Model?
WEvolution’s updated Peer to Peer Power Lab workshop is taking place from 17th November to 19th November. We’ve been talking with Pam Shaw, WEvolution’s Enterprise Officer and Partnership Manager, to learn more about the workshops content, how organisations can get involved, and what they get out of it. Pam offered a current example of a…
Read MoreA Bold Solution To Reinvigorating Communities
Many community-focused organisations are searching for solutions to help rebuild after Covid-19 and figuring out how best to support their communities to grow and thrive. We’ve been talking with Pam Shaw, WEvolution’s Enterprise Officer and Partnership Manager, and learning about the new Peer to Peer Power Lab workshop she has been working on. The workshop…
Read MoreWhat to do if you are curious about Small, Powerful Groups?
You don’t need to have a business idea that you want to work on in order to form a Self-Reliant Group. An Small, Powerful Group is a small collective of people who encourage each other, have accountability, and make ideas happen – together or individually. Some people pursue a side-project, some create a product or…
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