Starting
The Two-Minute Task That Gets a Group Unstuck
A two-minute task helps a group see what a shared project needs before committing to a plan, by making the first…
The collected work
All pieces
Browse Active Collective's planned stories about beginnings, shared roles, making choices, group communication and the handovers that help work continue.
Roles
Rotating Roles or Named Roles? Choose by the Work
Rotating roles or named roles: choose a setup that protects task continuity or spreads experience, so your group can…
Continuity
How to Build a Pattern Library for Shared Projects
A pattern library helps a group reuse useful practices without copying them blindly. Learn how to record context…
Communication
The Group Chat Is Not the Project Plan
Turn a group chat project plan into a clear shared record, so collaborators can see what was decided, what remains…
Making
A First Community Zine, Planned Around One Question
Plan a first community zine around one shared question, with a simple format that welcomes different contributions and…