Creating New Leaders

1. Creating New Leaders Lessons Learned from Anaconda • Visioning Project 1994 - 2006 • Horizons Project 2006 - 2008 Barbara Andreozzi MSU-Deer Lodge County Extension Educator Anaconda Horizons Project Coordinator

2. “I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers”Ralph Nader • Plan all projects with the end in mind • Evaluate who needs to be involved • Involve current leaders, emerging leaders and potential leaders with a passion for the project

3. “The Leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and idealist.” Eric Hoffer • A complimentary Leadership Team can become change agents • Success breeds success… • Start with “Leadership”

4. Leadership = Volunteer Success • 1995 – 2006 Visioning Projects completed: • Master Plan in place, first ever in 100+ yrs • CBD in place along with TIFDs • Commons park totally revamped, permanent tree in place, raised over $250,000 for project • Smelter Interpretive site open, MOU’s with FWP, BP ARCO, County, over $150,000 raised

5. Visioning 1995-2006 projects continued… • Beautification projects = multiple: • 1000+ new Street Trees in place, 225 last yr • Storefront facade work completed by six businesses, more plans to continue • Flower baskets throughout town in summer • New entrance arch sign & others in place • Skateboard Park enjoyed by youth • Teams addressed community capitals

6. A One Company TownAnaconda Company First electric lights west of Mississippi 1913 First clay tennis courts in Montana First outdoor pool in area September 1980 closure: 1,500 jobs lost over night 65% of tax base gone

7. Visioning 1995-2006 Interpretive Stack Site: From need, to concept, To action plan, to raising over $150,000 locally, MOU’s and MOA’s with FWP & ARCO, to implementation… An all volunteer effort that also developed new leadership along with expanded Tourism.

8. Common ParkIn the center of town From need to renovate a dilapidated park, to designs, fundraising, contracting, full implementation… A volunteer effort that developed new skills to enable employment for several volunteers, while also developing new leaders.

9. Old Jail Woes… lead to innovative approach & Law Enforcement Center The early 1900’s jail was causing law suit threats and high energy bills. Education of the public was needed after failed attempt at bond Volunteers presented to civic groups 2nd vote passed: come visit our law center!

10. Street Tree Project involved volunteers of all ages, every sector of the Community 2002 – 2007

11. Developing a Steering Committee • Current Leaders with an interest or passion for the project • Current Leaders with power to change current situation • Emerging Leaders with an interest or passion for the project • Potential new leaders via PR, direct invitation, involved in the issue

12. Balancing Leadership Potential for a Successful Steering Committee Current Leaders skills Emerging Leaders skills Risk Takers Willing to try something again or new Team players Represent project Committed to all phases of the project • Team players • Love planning to implementing • Visionary • Change agents • Power/influence to make a difference

13. “An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective organizational success.” Stephen R. Covey, Principle-Centered Leadership

14. Team reviewed data…

15. Steering Committee develops asset maps, knowledge & learning….

16. Plan for “Inclusion”; Team Building First meeting sets the stage: • Communicate Vision/Goals of the project • Be truthful about project, expectations, timeline, time commitment, etc. • Utilize individual assets, expertise • Build knowledge of Community Assets not just needs/issues/data • Consider focus groups & surveys

17. Build Your Ideal Team

18. Look for Opportunities to build Leadership Capacity • Allow for Champions to emerge • Utilize the Teachable moments • Expect Leadership from all • Empower your team to Lead • Build capacity at every phase

19. Involve Community MembersListen, Study, Plan, Act…Empower

20. HORIZONS A Free Nine Week Leadership Series offered three times: Mondays starting – March 26, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, ALDC Wednesdays starting – March 28, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 pm, ALDC Saturdays starting – March 31, Noon – 3:30 p.m., St. Mark’s ending May 21, May 23, May 26 The nine modules cover: 1. FINDING LEADERS WITHIN 2. IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY ASSETS 3. MANAGING GROUPS FOR RESULTS 4. MAKING MEETINGS WORK BETTER 5. MANAGING CONFLICT 6. BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 7. MOVING FROM TALK TO ACTION 8. VALUING EVALUATION 9. COMMUNICATING FOR CHANGE Undergraduate credit (Dawson Community College – 3 credits for $140) and OPI CU’s available if attending all nine Register by calling the MSU-Deer Lodge County Extension Office – 563-4035. LeadershipPlenty Training

21. Horizons Projects 2007 • Anaconda Community Foundation established, raised over $70,000 • Medical Transportation Group established, taking patients to treatment in Missoula, Butte, Billings • Home Fix-it Group established, helping with home repairs, co-hosting fix-it workshops • Clean-up Committee expanding town cleanup and addressing Superfund

22. Horizons projects continued… • Expand Educational Opportunities Committee addressing multi layers; working with high school to revamp/expand “shop” classes to state-of-art technical and trades; researching community college model, offering current course needed by small business….etc, etc, • Volunteer Center set to launch in 2008 • New Leaders on Co. & local boards/councils

23. Leadership; a plan for success • Build capacity to succeed • Review current Leadership capacity, assets • Develop Leadership opportunities via education and learn-as-you-achieve… • Blend Leaders, styles, abilities • Involve current, new & emerging Leaders • Be ready for Teachable moments