• Step 1: Asking the right questions

Sometimes the best way to support a group in making a decision is by asking clarifying questions. Co-creating answers to these questions can help a group come to agreement, or recognise places where there are different possible ways forward or differences of opinion. More than one answer is ok, but it is good to have those different views named. Here are a few suggestions of clarifying questions for groups to gain alignment before deciding on a tactic:

Tone: What feel do you want the action to have? Are you celebrating your power or mourning the loss of local traditions or species?

Audience: Who are you speaking to? Who are you trying to influence with your action? What are the best ways to reach that audience?

Location: What local sites are relevant or emblematic to this story?

Organizing Goal: What specific groups do you want to build alliances with? Are you trying to grow your numbers or deepen the commitment of existing members?

Campaigning Goal: What does success look like? How does this action fit into the long-term work you are engaged in?

Tactics Review: What tactics has your group used in the past? Which of these worked well? What worked about them? What didn’t work? Are you looking to escalate your tactics (towards more direct confrontation) or deepen the understanding of divestment?

• Step 2: Choose a Tactic

With ideas about tone, audience, goals and the success of past tactics – have a look at the Action Ideas below or brainstorm ideas for what your group can do for the Global Divestment Mobilisation. Click here for a suggestion on how to run a brainstorm.