The Activist Academy
A program of Gender Justice League Action

Section 1: Foundations · School 3

Power & Resource Mapping

Issue identification, micro/mezzo/macro strategy, power mapping, coalition assessment. Map the terrain before you fight.

6 modules10–12 hours
Prerequisites: Complete Foundations Of Power and Organizing Base Building first.

Modules

1

Issue Identification — Choosing Your Fight

90–120 min

  • •Distinguish between problems and issues
  • •Apply the Issue Selection Test
  • •Choose an issue that meets strategic criteria
2

Strategy Level — Micro, Mezzo, and Macro

90–120 min

  • •Understand three levels of strategy: micro, mezzo, and macro
  • •Analyze your issue at each strategy level
  • •Choose the appropriate level for your campaign
3

The Power Map — Decision-Makers, Allies, and Opposition

90–120 min

  • •Identify decision-makers, allies, opposition, and the moveable middle
  • •Create a power map for your issue
  • •Assess leverage points and strategic targets
4

Resource & Coalition Assessment — What Do We Have? What Do We Need?

90–120 min

  • •Conduct an asset mapping exercise
  • •Assess coalition partners and potential allies
  • •Identify resource gaps and opposition threats
5

Strategy Selection — Inside, Outside, or Both?

90–120 min

  • •Apply the Inside/Outside strategic framework to your campaign
  • •Plan for backlash
  • •Produce a complete Strategic Action Plan
6

Summary & Reflections

30–45 min

  • •Review your complete Strategic Action Plan
  • •Revisit all saved responses from the course
  • •Download your completion certificate and badge
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