4.1 Where to start

• Start with why – understand why change is necessary or desirable, the purpose the proposed change will serve and the people who will be impacted by the change.
• Define the change you wish to see – have a clear vision and message, which you can communicate with clarity.
• Identify your circle of influence – analyse power structures and who needs to be involved in the change process.
• Establish allies – build collaborative intersectional social partnerships with people who are sympathetic to your cause and interest.
• Listen – take a step back and actively listen. This allows you to engage with the important issues that require change.
• Create change that outlives you.