Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park: Fostering Unity Through Shared Purpose
The Challenge: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (BRVB) tells a vital story of equality and justice with impacts that reach far beyond the historic building it occupies. Telling this story is complex, requiring the staff to connect its historical significance with contemporary civil rights issues. With a small team where everyone plays a part in stewardship of the resource and the story, it is essential to create a framework that focuses team members efforts in the same direction, provides clarity about goals and outcomes, and uses the unique strengths of the team to advance the park’s mission effectively.
Our Process: The Metamorphic Team has spent time in deep conversation with Park staff in an effort to understand the relational ecoystem of the BRVB team. Our next step is to develop a Guiding Framework to ensure a shared understanding the dynamics that unite the team beyond the Park’s foundational purpose. We will explore core values, vision, goals, and individual roles, providing a strategic foundation to align team efforts and clarify decision-making. This process will also focus on strengthening team dynamics and fostering a culture aligned with the park’s mission and values.
The Transformation: The anticipated outcome is a BRVB team with a shared understanding of their collective purpose and individual roles, fostering greater cohesion and clarity. This alignment will empower them to collaborate effectively, telling the Park’s vital story, preserving its resources, and connecting deeply with the community to advance its mission of justice and equality.