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

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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