Section 3

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What do the GSOs mean?

The language of the GSOs can be off-putting because it reflects the language of policy makers and of government, which can sound like ‘jargon.’ Using this language helps us to make the case for the impact of work in museums, libraries and archives in language that is meaningful to local and national government. The GSOs are a way of talking about how you work with local communities, respond to their needs and make a difference to their lives.

The following three exercises are intended to be done in staff team groups and are designed to help you to become more familiar with the GSOs.

Resource 3.1, Debunking the Language, focuses on defining the GSOs in plain English.

Resource 3.2, Exploring the GSOs 1, aims to support staff in reflecting on their own current projects.

Resource 3.3, Exploring the GSOs 2, allows staff to review quotes taken from real projects and link them to GSOs.

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