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Leadership in the Agency Environment

Leadership in the Agency Environment. Jay Jahnes , Savanah Warren, and Dana Williams October 2, 2012. How do you define leadership?. Dana says: "It's the capacity to direct and the act of directing others toward a common goal.".

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Leadership in the Agency Environment

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  1. Leadership in the Agency Environment Jay Jahnes, Savanah Warren,and Dana Williams October 2, 2012

  2. How do you define leadership? Dana says:"It's the capacity to direct and the act of directing others toward a common goal." Savanah says: The capacity to connect people to a common vision/goal and direct them towards that common vision/goal. Jay says: The ability to inspire and move others to positive action.

  3. Kiva: An example of leadership

  4. In this presentation, you will learn • How to identify and interact with your agency's external environment • Strategies for building community partnerships and networks • How to design a policy advocacy and lobbying initiative

  5. External and natural environments External environment: the external conditions that do not necessarily have a direct impact on the organization Natural environment: The external actors that interact with the organization and actors affected by the organization Less differentiation now today

  6. What leaders need to know about their environments? • stable vs. dynamic • understand your environment: the risks, the opportunities • align well with your environment (population ecology theory) • adapt to changes (adaptation theory)

  7. How would you build community partnerships? Prerequisites of Collaboration Initial Phase: Seek Partners Implementation Phase: Establish Operational Plans

  8. How would you build community partnerships? Obligational Partnerships Promotional Partnerships Systemic Partnerships

  9. How would you design a policy advocacy and lobbying initiative? Develop advocacy goals Know the legal environment Develop Strategy • What are your available resources? • What are the best tactics? • Consider allies and partners

  10. How would you design a policy advocacy and lobbying initiative? Best Practice Tips Effectively use media and technology Frame the issue thoughtfully Bipartisan Approach Present a clear top priority Real life examples Maintain a Constant Presence

  11. Current example of leadership Matt Flannery, CEO of Kiva Microfunds, demonstrates his understanding of leadership in each of the following contexts: Environmental: Acknowledgement of expansion of natural environment Building Community Partnerships/Networks: Creation of network of 188 "micro-lenders" Policy Advocacy: Community organizing, public education materials on website

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