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Asset Mapping – Part 2 Engaging Community Resources Effectively. Bo Beaulieu Purdue University. 2013 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference, Washington, DC – August 21, 2013. The Two Components of Social Capital. Bonding
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Asset Mapping – Part 2 Engaging Community Resources Effectively Bo Beaulieu Purdue University 2013 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference, Washington, DC – August 21, 2013
The Two Components ofSocial Capital Bonding • Connections among individuals and groups with similar backgrounds • May be based on class, ethnicity, kinship, gender, interests, etc. • Members know one another in multiple settings • Ties are often emotionally-based Bridging • Connects diverse groups within the community to one another and to groups outside the community • These ties are usually single purpose • Fosters diversity of ideas and brings a variety of people and/or groups together
Four Arenas for Uncovering Assets People Physical Resources Voluntary Associations Local Formal Institutions Source: Kretzmann & McKnight (1993)
The Strength of Synergy • Important to link people, voluntary groups, institutions and physical assets together to address goals. • Ensures that a diversity of perspectives are considered. • Results in more creative solutions/strategies. • Helps build a broader-base of support and commitment to your goals and activities. • Promotes the bridging component of community social capital.
Trust Co-Creation Co-Execution Turf Sharing Resources Mutual Awareness Collaboration Continuum Sharing Information Exploring Acknowledging Cooperating Collaborating Innovating TIME Building Blocks of Collaboration Adapted from Collaboration Continuum from ACT for Youth
What does COLLABORATION look like? Expanding the Voices at the Table Chambers of Commerce Foundations Non-Profit Organizations (Civic, Service) Those being impacted Economic Development Organizations Thought Leaders Elected Officials K-12, Colleges, Universities THE BEST IDEAS
The Seven Community Capitals A Vibrant Community
Small Group Activity • See the worksheet that you have been provided for this session. • The facilitator will guide you through this activity.
Final Reflections • Thoughts about this process? • Items needing clarification?
For More Information . . . Bo Beaulieu, Ph.D Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development Mann Hall, Suite 266 Purdue University 765-494-7273 ljb@purdue.edu