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IDEO - Power Mapping

Power Mapping helps teams reflect on power dynamics and how it should be shared among stakeholders. It's crucial for equity-centered design, helping to identify imbalances and plan for redistribution.

Duration
45 mins
Group Size
4-8
Category
IDEO
Difficulty
Easy
Understand power dynamics. Identify power imbalances. Plan power redistribution. Center impacted communities.
A power map of stakeholders. Understood influence dynamics. Strategic engagement plans.
This tool is critical for equity-centered design. Be honest about power dynamics. Commit to meaningful redistribution. It can be challenging to confront existing power structures, but it's a necessary step.

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