How to scope and propose a winnable issue

Where Winnable Issues Come From

• They come from the participants in your Circle.

• You’re not inventing problems; you’re listening to what people care about most.

• Look for issues that generate energy, frustration, urgency, or hope.

How to Surface One in a Circle

• Host an open discussion in your Circles where people can share challenges or opportunities they see locally.

• Ask:

  • What’s broken around us that we can realistically fix?

  • What’s something small that could change lives if we act together?

• Use sticky notes, whiteboards, or collaborative tools to collect and sort ideas.

What Makes an Issue Winnable?

• Aligned with Logos values: decentralisation, privacy, open infrastructure, autonomy.

• Has emotional weight: people feel strongly about it.

• Tangible and achievable: something your Circle can take action on and see progress.

• Already has roots: there are local individuals, groups, or organisations already working on it.

• Use the checklist for the winnable issue found here to see if it is a good option.

Once You’ve Found One

• Celebrate with your Circle. This is a big step!

• Connect with any local organisers, groups, or stakeholders already involved. Ask how you can support.

• Assign next steps: who’s documenting it? Who’s doing outreach? Who’s proposing it formally?

• Post the issue on the Logos Forum:

  • Include: a short summary, why it matters, who’s involved, and what your Circle wants to do next.

  • This opens the door to broader community input and support.