A

transformation mindset

as the basis for

sustainable community

developmentPresented at the International Association of Community Development andACDA New Zealand conference, Auckland, NZ, February 15-17 2017

Samuel Mann @samuelmannPhoebe Eden-Mann

Lesley SmithGlenys Ker

Phil OsbornePhilip Alexander Crawford

A restorative socio-ecological transformation.

Transformationmindset

Socio-ecological restorationover economic justification

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Transformative system changeover small steps to keep business as usual

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Holistic perspectivesover narrow focus

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Equity and diversityover homogeneity

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Respectful, collaborative responsibilityover selfish othering

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Action in the face of fearover paralysis or wilful ignorance

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Values changeover behaviour modification

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Empowering engagementover imposed solutions

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Living positive futuresover bleak predictions

If we wish to transform ourselves and society, we need to embrace…

Humility and desire to learn over fixed knowledge sets

Transformation mindset

Case study: Capable Values applied to community development

Professional Frameworks of Practiceemergent

Philip Alexander Crawford

1. Restoration of land and people inseparable

2. Rather than just working with individual learners, the approach is to

transform mainstream education

3. Kaupapa Māori is inherently a holistic perspective

4. The work is about rectifying injustices through recognition of what is special

about the people and place.

5. This is a community taking responsibility for its own people.

6. Despite centuries of inequity, mixed messages and uncertainty about future

funding, this approach is plotting a course and already engaging learners.

7. Learning is by Māori, for Māori - it is not merely about acquiring some technical skills but rather about

developing identity and personal knowledge to go with those vocational

skills.

8. This is not an imposition of a rigid education or research model - instead it

is entirely responsive to the community's needs.

9. While the statistics of educational underachievement might be useful in

securing funding, the primary driver for this work is the strengthening of iwi.

10. This development is being undertaken as a professional practice

masters with reflection and embedded contribution to community.

A

transformation mindsetas the basis for

sustainable community development

Presented at the International Association of Community Development, Auckland, NZ, February 15-17 2017

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