Thinking Big, Leading Change

TIP L/A Leader Development ProgramRecruitment Packet

Who We AreProject Tipping Point trains and supports new generations of engaged, civic-minded, socially innovative leaders with a passion for a better community and the wherewithal to get it done. Together we’ll not only usher in a new era of positive change to Lewiston-Auburn, we’ll create it.

What We DoTIP L/A LEADER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThrough this 18-month program, 40 selected participants are led through experiential training in things such as case studies, community change strategies, and capacity building. We also offer supplemental professional services to either further participants’ learning or to help broaden their contribution. Based on scientifically proven theories and practices of social networking analysis and facilitative leadership, our goal is to weave a tighter network of individuals, as well as businesses, organizations, and their existing or emergent leaders.

PROJECT TIPPING POINT EVENTSProject Tipping Point will support and organize community-wide events, seminars, periodic conferences, outreach projects, and more—all in connection and collaboration with L/A businesses, employers, employees, non-profits, individuals, board members, students, neighborhood groups, immigrant and refugee populations, and anyone wanting to get involved and work to “TIP L/A.” Our goal is always to get ideas out there, to get people talking and working together, and to put the theories of positive change into practice.

Learn more at gotippingpoint.com

Why We Do It We care about the community of Lewiston-Auburn. We live, work, and leisure here. We want to see it be the best version of itself that it can possibly be. But the old way of doing things has to change. We live in a world where using an antiquated playbook of “how things should be done” is obsolete. To empower change— real, true, positive, innovative change across all socio-economic and societal backgrounds—there needs to be a strong network of diverse individuals who are committed to working toward a common good and to bringing forth new, perhaps disruptive, ideas.

Project Tipping Point

Lewiston-Auburn is on the edge of something great. After years of decline from its manufacturing heyday, there is a bright future emerging in the new shops and restaurants, the self-organization of entrepreneurs and artisans promoting our downtowns, the return of the real estate market, and the young leaders stepping up to helm organizations and businesses.

Change in our communities is occurring faster than the structures, policies, and governance will support. We know some things aren’t working the way they are, and something about our current state is a barrier to the potential our future holds. We are at a tipping point, and through a tightened network of individuals who are leading collectively and are committed to L/A, we can tip our community toward a future everyone can be proud of.

The time is now. Become a Project Tipping Point

TIP L/A Leader.

info@gotippingpoint.com | 207.615.2025

Who Is a Potential Project Tipping Point TIP L/A Leader?

Z Established professionals and up-and-coming innovators who work, live—or both—within the Lewiston-Auburn area

Z Passionate about L/A’s potential and are involved in reshaping the existing community.

Z Participates in municipal or non-profit arts and entertainment boards, grassroots organizations for community betterment, or community outreach organizations.

Z Challenges the current status quo if its disruption can lead to Lewiston-Auburn’s long-term improvement.

Z Has an attitude and mindset that all things are possible.

Z Believes that learning and personal growth are a path to success.

Z Are willing to meet Project Tipping Point in a shared commitment of at least five years to the L/A community.

We Are At The Tipping PointThe old way of doing things is over. It’s time to facilitate

the future—and the potential—of Lewiston-Auburn through

the creation of a robust, cohesive network.

Curriculum will enable individuals to:

Z Navigate and manage conflict and difference, and turn it into opportunities for positive change.

Z Recognize and address opportunities for community reparations.

Z Design and accomplish lasting community change.

Z Recognize the importance of contributing meaningfully to your profession and community.

The Project Tipping Point TIP L/A Leader Development Program is an 18-month personal and professional development journey aimed at building efficient leaders, rooted in the community of Lewiston-Auburn.

The focus is two fold: 1. Creating a critical mass of individuals in Lewiston-

Auburn who are skilled and practiced in facilitative leadership, change management, and designing and accomplishing lasting community change.

2. Strengthening, tightening, and expanding the robust network within which they work.

Project Tipping Point TIP L/A Leader Development ProgramThe Details

Components of Learning:

Group learning occurs in a mix of large groups and 4 small cohorts that meet for 9 sessions over an 18-month time period.

Regular coaching will support knowledge transfer from the learning environment to the working environment, helping leaders apply the learning, problem solve, and integrate new behaviors and skills into everyday aspects of paid and volunteer work.

A half-day workshop will be designed between Project Tipping Point, the TIP L/A Leader, and an affiliated group, at no cost. Providing an opportunity to use developed planning and facilitation skills, the leader will co-create the session intended to support real-time problem solving and integrate learning in the leader’s daily environment.

Regular social gatherings will be hosted to create and strengthen relationships and share the experience to individuals’ extended networks.

Community-based projects provide the opportunity to practice learning and hone skills while contributing to Lewiston-Auburn in tangible ways.

Core curriculum components will be enhanced by real case studies from participants who assist in planning and leading aspects of sessions.

Become a TIP L/A Leader Potential TIP L/A Leaders have to be nominated by a friend or colleague. They are then invited to complete an online application process for acceptance. Leaders are selected based on a variety of criteria, including their sector, existing skills, mindset, and network.

If you or someone you know would benefit from a positively transformed Lewiston-Auburn community and is ready to invest time in professional and personal growth, visit gotippingpoint.com to download nomination materials and shine a light on a leader. The deadline for nominations is August 5, 2016.

Sponsor a LeaderIndividuals, employers, and organizations are encouraged to sponsor a TIP L/A Leader.

SPONSORS COMMIT TO:Z $4,500 in supplied tuition per leaderZ Building a connection to the leader through

a minimum of three, hour-long sessionsZ Attending a Project Tipping Point final event

SPONSORS WILL RECEIVE: Z Acknowledgment on gotippingpoint.com

and social mediaZ Recognition at the Project Tipping Point final eventZ The opportunity to invest in the future of L/A and

build a lasting relationship with a leader

How to Get Involved with Project Tipping PointTogether we will herald positive change

to Lewiston-Auburn

Sponsor a SessionSponsorship of sessions supports the individual leaders who will be working to transform Lewiston-Auburn. A variety of Session Sponsorships are available for $1,000, $2,500 and $7,500. To learn more about the benefits of these unique opportunities, visit gotippingpoint.com.

Creating, connecting, and engaging a robust community network that will effect positive change within Lewiston-Auburn.

Together, we’ll tip L/A.

Project Tipping Point

119 Ash Street Lewiston, Maine 04240

info@gotippingpoint.com gotippingpoint.com

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