involvedand
Involvedand is a term used to describe a philosophy and set of practices that emphasize sustained inclusive participation in projects and communities. The coinage combines the sense of being involved with the continuous, inclusive nature implied by the conjunction, signaling that involvement should extend to diverse voices throughout a process.
The origin and etymology of involvedand are not well documented. It appears in online discourse and practitioner
Definition and scope: Involvedand refers to ongoing involvement by stakeholders at all stages—from planning to implementation
Applications and examples: The term is used in software development, urban planning, education, and nonprofit management
Reception and critique: Some observers view the term as a useful shorthand for a broad set of
See also: Participatory design, co-creation, stakeholder engagement, community governance, participatory budgeting, open governance.