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kevin jones's avatar

a little known fact on the Tupelo model; McClain would fly Saul Alinksy in Friday nights and pick him up at the airport over the weekend, flying him out Sunday night making sure no one else knew he was there.

Devin D. Thorpe's avatar

That is so cool to learn! Thanks for sharing!

kevin jones's avatar

What do you mean by the Tupelo model?

Jen Risley's avatar

Hi Kevin! Here's a short summary from Michael Shuman: "The principles of the “Tupelo Model,” such as “local people must address local problems,” “build teams and use a team approach,” and “meet the needs of the whole community by starting with its poorest members,” remain gospel for students of community development." You can read more here: https://mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/mckinsey-recommends-rural-communities

kevin jones's avatar

Ok I lived in the region 20 years was surprised to see it from michael

Jen Risley's avatar

"The principles of the “Tupelo Model,” such as “local people must address local problems,” “build teams and use a team approach,” and “meet the needs of the whole community by starting with its poorest members,” remain gospel for students of community development." You can read more here: https://mainstreetjournal.substack.com/p/mckinsey-recommends-rural-communities