An ordinary shared task

Plan a meal, appointment, purchase, school activity, or service. Identify contributors, beneficiaries, needed support, and unclear responsibilities.

Confidence and vulnerability

Let people explain what they can do and where they need help. Body language and intonation convey confidence and vulnerability, but interpretation differs between people and cultures. Ask rather than assuming certainty.

Capacity through participation

Offer meaningful opportunities to contribute and learn. Review whether appreciation, feedback, and adjustments help. A person’s overall worth cannot be reduced to one task result.

Community services

Identify local needs, coordinate contributors, and develop resources that continue to serve them. Make effort, outcomes, and funding visible so the service can improve.

Continue with developed resources

• Community development
• Building self-esteem
• Developing self-respect