Updated Dec 17, 2021
Updated Name: Brown County Leader Network (BCLN) – Presentation – Overview of the Concept
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- Guiding Principle: On a change/improvement inititiave, those that may have opposing political and cultural perspectives regarding options and solutions can choose to agree to disagree. They can agree on facts, ideals, and can find common causes on issues that they can then work together to resolve.
- This concept is similar to the the Justice system. The ideals are Truth and Justice. The process starts with facts and evidence and the decision that an action is needed. The prosecution and defense (along with their witnesses and subject matter experts) represent and present opposing perspectives, points, and counterpoints. The Jury (individuals/team) considers all availabe information, options presented and make a decision. In Quality Management (QM), proven and acceptable practices offer a standard for performance (the Judge/Court role). Once a course of action is selected, the next steps are to implement and then follow-up to assess results and take any needed next steps.
- In deciding to work with a group, Stephen Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, reinforced that Win-Win is the ideal option. In QM, this is translated as a choice that can produce an optimal outcome where everyone benefits, or at least, are not any worse off in the long-term. This option is supported by identifying all the stakeholders effected by the change and identifying the information they need in assessing results.
- Other options Covey identifed are Win-Lose and Lose-Lose. In QM, these options are considered suboptimal that increases the cost and risk to the customer and society.
- Covey also identified the “No-Deal” option where people can choose to refuse to work to find the common ground. This seems to be the current political situation in America and has been referred to as “canceling” and representing a Cold Civil War.
- The concepts supporting the bell-shaped curve help reinforce the variation principle. On a controversial topic, some will be for, some against, and most everyone else somewhere in-between.
- Guiding Principle: On a change/improvement inititiave, those that may have opposing political and cultural perspectives regarding options and solutions can choose to agree to disagree. They can agree on facts, ideals, and can find common causes on issues that they can then work together to resolve.
Dec 8, 2021.
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- Covid led to a pause in the program. Intent is re-initiatie the bi-monthly meetings beginning in Jan 2022. The core team (steering group) is being re-constituted. Goals include reviewing and updating the strategic plan.
- Accomplishments to date have included development of the website – Brown County Leader Network with supporting materials, and validating a proof of concept in support of the Jackson Townsip Trustees Office.
- Current plans are to compete an application for student support via Indiana Universities Community Partner Project. IU Corps – Application for support
- Brown County through the sponsorhip of the Redevelopmernt Comission (RDC) has worked with IU/MPA students on two successful projects.
2019-2021.
Update July 23, 2019 – Covid related example
- Background and History: Hometown Collaborative Initiative (HCI)
Meetings: We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month, Library, 6-8 pm.
July thru October 2019. Priorities: Application support – Jackson Township, program and website design, by-laws. Application Example – Jackson Township
June 10, 2019. Meeting Highlights
- Legal Name: Brown County Leaders Connecting Leaders.
- DBA “Brown County Leader Network”
- We will be establishing a 501c3.
- We approved a proposal for the development and maintenance of a website.
June 3, 2019. Program Presentation – League of Women Voters – Annual Meeting
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- Part 1 20190603 LoWV Part 1 WLV 6_3 Lead Presenter – Torrie Ray, support Nancy Crocker, JoAnne Highbaugh, Tim Clark
- Part 2 20190603 LoWV Part 2 Lead Presenter – Tim Clark, Support Nancy Crocker, JoAnne Highbaugh, Torrie Ray
May 31, 2019 Memorial Day 2019 – Post – Leader Cooperation
May 14, 2019 Project Update – Brown County Leadership Cooperative (1)
(1) We are in the process of reviewing the name and governance strategies with the various group in the county to help ensure unity of effort.
- Revised Pathway Project Proposal (Approved). 2019_05_14 HCI BC Leadership Coop RevisedApp
- Leadership Cooperative Strategic Plan – 2019_05_14 BCLC Strategic Plan
- Leadership Cooperative Support Services 2019_05_27 BCLC Guide
- Support – To be available the second and fourth week of the month, Brown County Library, 6-8 p.m. Other dates/times may be available upon request.
Previously Approved Pathway Project 20180104 HCIBC Leadership Coop RevisedApp_Jan4Final
- Changes: Postponed a Food Summit until next year. Guide – Hosting a Food Summit DRAFT
- Shifted the primary focus to immediate support for a variety of projects that can include one or more food-related projects.
- Identified the need to develop a separate 501c3
Updated BCLC Strategic Plan 2019_05_10 BCLC Strategic Plan
Revised Draft BCLC Guide – Support Services 2019_05_07 BCLC Guide
Capstone Project Deliverables
- New Organization – BC Leadership Cooperative – 501c3.
- Website – to contain directory and success stories
- Support Guide
- Mentors and Coaches
- Improved Leadership Capabilities
Concept: Powerpoint Presentation of the Concept. version 2019_03_07
Current Timeline
- Agenda items – April 8, 2019, HCI Meeting:-Prep-April 15 Session
- Agenda Items – Mar 11, 2019 HCI Meeting
- Draft – Leadership Co-Operative Strategic Plan
- Draft – Template for developing a Strategic Plan
- DRAFT – PDSA – Food Project – Phase I Initial Discussions
Project Application Requirements
- 01 HCI Gen 2_ Capstone Project Guidelines and Application Form-FINAL
- 03 Capstone_ Pathway Application _Scoring Sheet
A Capstone Project is a project (s) approved for an investment of up to $10,000. The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) – HCI Program contributed $5,000 and the Brown County Redevelopment Commission provides another $5,000.
“Among” the current project proposals is the development of a Leadership Co-Operative.
- A cooperative (also known as co-operative, co-op, or coop) is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations. (Wikipedia)
Leadership reduces the gap between the desired and current situation. This is done through an assessment, a strategy, and an action plan.
Purpose: Support a shared vision, promote and communicate the successes of existing and new organizations and initiatives, raise awareness of community needs and accomplishments, identify opportunities for volunteers, and provide ongoing support for improvement. The Leadership Co-Op Process includes the following:
- Stakeholder Assessments of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT)
- Strategic Planning with Stakeholders
- Project Management. A project has a beginning and an end and produces a specific result
The “Capstone Project” is to validate a proof of concept by providing examples of successful applications: Successes can include:
- A Leadership Co-Op Program and a successful project (s). Demonstrate and document how the process was applied and led to the identification and application of the Co-Op Program to a project (s) in a Food related category.
- Development of a new program and project proposal (s) in a Food related category.
- Food Council?
- School Gardens?
- Other?
- Application examples developed by HCI Team members could include an existing or new program/project or initiative.
- Redevelopment Commission (RDC)
- Arts Commission
- Township Management and Support
- County Council
- Leadership Brown County
- Facebook Groups – Establishing and sustaining
- Running for elected office
- Hosting a Community Forum
- Website – Coordinate Programs and Volunteers
- Community Calendar
- Business Plans (SCORE)
- Other
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