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VISION LAUNCH Moving to action –
nurturing the vision
Welcome!!
Re-capping – Horizons Program
What have we been learning about the dynamics at play inside our community….
FOR EXAMPLE ONLY
• We are weak at encouraging new leaders to step forward.
• Poverty etc
• We have strong traditional organizations – which are the ‘backbone’ of our community.
• We have strong community pride; but are not very inclusive of new people and ideas.
• We are not very self reliant and don’t look to the long term future.
Summary – community assessment at Visioning Rally xxx date
Things we have to celebrate in our community….
FOR EXAMPLE
• xxxx
• xxx.
• xxxxx
Summary – from Horizons conversations
Xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Community Vision designed at Rally – date xxx
We have a vision for our future…….
1. xxxxx 2. xxxxx 3. xxxxx4. xxxxx
Identified at Community Visioning Rally – date xxx
We identifies some key new strategic action areas…….
Moving into action
• May 2009 – April 2010Specialist support (coaching and resources) supplied by U of I and NWAF
• After that – we are on our own!!
• Need to make good use of the next 10 months; while we have support and momentum.
Action Teams - Framework
• We have some existing action teams; • We have identified some new action areas (at the
visioning rally) – new teams need to form;• Some will be ‘big picture; some will be specific
project focused;• Action teams are all connected together to work
collectively on fulfilling on the vision;• Initially coordinated by the Horizons Steering
committee
Collective Goals and Targets VISION
Supported by:Northwest Area FoundationUniversity of Idaho
Local Educational Institutions Government / Business Partnership
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Existing and New Action Teams
ACTION TEAMS – fulfilling on the vision
Coordinated by
Steering Committee
Action Teams – Key Principles
• Aim to build the community and economy from within approach – but; draw on best available outside expertise.
• Our competitors are not each other – or our neighboring communities
• Collaboration and co-operation across teams will create synergies and new opportunities
• Local people (who know what they need) take control of the community and economic development agenda – ‘power to the people’
Role of Action Teams • Focus on action area – provide
leadership for the community in that area;
• Build new networks within the community – include all stakeholders;
• Identify and remove barriers and impediments;
• Create projects that build a stronger more vibrant future for the community – connected to the vision.
What the community will expect…..
Action and Results!Action Teams will set goals and targets for
impact; and will measure progress towards the overarching vision.
Footnote: • Significant results will take time. Some results will occur
quickly; others will take 2-3 years or more• Success will require the participation of many sectors of the
community – don’t just leave it to the Action Teams!
Action Teams - Mode of operation
• Conduct your meetings and work in a professional and team approach – there will be co-chairs for each team.
• Look for cross team opportunities (operate collaboratively)
• Aim to produce both short and long-term results – be outcome orientated
• Explore the action area and draw on outside expertise to bring new thinking to the community – especially for the ‘big-picture’ new action areas
• Bring in new people and ideas from across the community
• Be bold; be visionary; take a risk!
Suggested work plan – by July 31, 2009
• Identify what is the issue / need we are tackling?• Who else do we need to get on the team?• Who else or what existing projects can we
partner with?• What extra information /ideas /skills do we need
to have? – what barriers might we meet?• What short term goals do we want to accomplish
by April 30, 2010? – what 2-3 year goals do we want to set?
• What impact do we want to have, and how will we measure the impact?
Jobs for today
• Go and meet in Action Teams
• Review work plan until July 31, 2009
• Identify extra skills needed on team: who to invite; who will invite them, and by when (include a ‘wildcard’)
• Set meeting schedule – (include strategic brainstorming session if necessary); create contact lists etc
• Be ready for co-chairs to report back in 60 minutes.
Break into Action Teams
Choose which team you want to join from the list of action areas / projects
You have 60 minutes for the team meeting – go!!
Report Back
5 minutes report by co-chairs on:
– team members and gaps – meeting schedule – initial thoughts / reactions to task ahead
Next Steps
• Action Team regroup (all together) – Xxx Aug /Sept
• Meeting with Co-chairs and Steering Committee– Xxx (suggest monthly)
THANK YOU!!!
Committed groups - unfocused
Committed people – focused