Every year the Future Co-operatives conference tries to engage delegates in an active debate on a given topic. This year’s theme was “Relationship counselling for co-ops”.
The event gathered over 60 co-operators from across the movement, from large retail societies to small worker co-operatives and, through a series of workshops, explored how to maintain the relationship between co-operatives, members and employees. Delegates also looked at best practices from outside the movement, exploring what co-operatives could learn from other organisations.
Jo White, executive director of Co-operative Futures, said: “Over the years, it can be tough to keep the relationships between co-ops and their members fresh and exciting.”
She explained how this year’s conference placed a strong emphasis on the quality of engagement within co-operatives, rather than the quantity.
Read the full article at Co-operative News.
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