Photo Credit: Richard Chicoine iCopyright 2008Hidden Treasures in Our Community
Sometimes we have to revisit places, people...to see the familiar with new eyes.
The magical mystical bus tour was a great way to wind up the 2008 portion of your Leadership Journey. We’ve introduced a number of leadership theories, but listening to all of our guest presenters in action was really exciting. Reading is an important base (see xowhat post #1), but learning from the experiences of others really drives the point home.
Our December Community Learning Day was based on discovering Community Assets and how “Connectors” – leaders who have the capability and capacity – to link assets can make the impossible become possible.
Sometimes we have to revisit places, people...to see the familiar with new eyes.
The magical mystical bus tour was a great way to wind up the 2008 portion of your Leadership Journey. We’ve introduced a number of leadership theories, but listening to all of our guest presenters in action was really exciting. Reading is an important base (see xowhat post #1), but learning from the experiences of others really drives the point home.
Our December Community Learning Day was based on discovering Community Assets and how “Connectors” – leaders who have the capability and capacity – to link assets can make the impossible become possible.
1. Your Mission for January’s CAP Presentations
Telling The Story
When a leader tells a story, there’s an impact on the listener. Wouldn’t you agree that the stories we heard about the Boys and Girls Club, the historical perspectives of the LPH and its patients, and the design of Magnus Theatre to accommodate a variety of actors and audiences, are memorable? How about boys and girls flying to the north pole on Bearskin Airlines?
Some of you mentioned that you’d have a hard time deciding who to volunteer with, based on the narratives you heard during the day.
Organizations aren’t just about the facts; it’s feelings (and the proof from the factual base) that attract new volunteers, donations and interest in what’s happening.
It’s Time to Tell
In preparation for January, this “asset connector” role is being passed onto you. Each of our five CAP groups will have 15 minutes during the afternoon to “Tell Our Story”.
Working as a CAP team, what’s the “story” of the organization you are supporting? Make the story your presentation.
You might consider these questions – and add your own:
- What are the assets that play a major role in this organization?
- What effect does “marginalization” have on the organization?
- What are the missing assets and links?
- Which questions have not been asked?
- What could your CAP project initiate to change the momentum of the organization?
- What are the lessons for Thunder Bay as a community and you as leaders?
To guide you in developing your story, go to 7 Stories – The Most Important Stuff - about communities and the asset model we discussed.
Download “Hidden Treasures” (92 pages) here:
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/images/hiddentreasures.pdf
Source: ABCD Institute at http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/abcd/
John McKnight’s Community Asset Model, which was the basis for the Community Learning Day in December can be referenced here: http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/images/kelloggabcd.pdf
(page 15)
AND: if you need help with your story, I’ll be around during the holidays. Just ask!
2. Dr. Brad McRae
Your Key Leadership Skill for January is “LIFELONG LEARNING”. This will be one of Dr. Brad’s messages for the morning of January 15.
(page 15)
AND: if you need help with your story, I’ll be around during the holidays. Just ask!
2. Dr. Brad McRae
Your Key Leadership Skill for January is “LIFELONG LEARNING”. This will be one of Dr. Brad’s messages for the morning of January 15.
What else would you like to have on the agenda? Please let us know asap: YOUR input drives the curriculum.
Strategy 3 is being sent to you by email this week. Brad is waiting for an interview with Phil Fontaine, but we might have to proceed without it. Please read… and be ready to have a good chat with the author.
3. Media!
Congratulations to all of you for stepping up to the plate for the media interviews. We had excellent coverage, and your nervousness gave you energy. Some of you were pushed gently out of the nest…and you flew! Well done!
Strategy 3 is being sent to you by email this week. Brad is waiting for an interview with Phil Fontaine, but we might have to proceed without it. Please read… and be ready to have a good chat with the author.
3. Media!
Congratulations to all of you for stepping up to the plate for the media interviews. We had excellent coverage, and your nervousness gave you energy. Some of you were pushed gently out of the nest…and you flew! Well done!
4. Follow Ups...
Local faces talk about their experiences with mental illness, recommended by Brooke Latimer at St. Joseph's Care Group. Go here: http://www.withanopenmind.com/
Take a drive to Chippewa Park. Snow day version of the tour here: http://www.chippewapark.ca
Santa Might Say: Hey Boys and Girls here: http://www.tbayboysandgirlsclub.org/
See the Show! http://www.magnus.on.ca/
Business supports charities example:
www.bearskinairlineshopeclassic.com
And that’s it for 2008. Next week’s blog post will be short, snowy and sweet.
All the best – hush, don’t rush as we approach the holiday season,
Maggie
1 comment:
SPICE UP YOUR RESUME!
I wanted to pass this article along to you.
http://www.net-temps.com/careerdev/crossroads/index.htm?op=view&id=3326&newsletter_id=709&archive=1
Kind Regards,
Rosanna
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