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E FFECTIVE D EMOCRATIC C HANGE-MINDED O RGANIZATIONS. How to Build. ~ The EDCO Model ~ Rob Fuller Beyster Institute. Four Cornerstones. Reality People Resources Vision All successful EDCOs are built on a foundation with the same four cornerstones. What makes EDCOs Grow & Succeed?.
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EFFECTIVEDEMOCRATICCHANGE-MINDEDORGANIZATIONS How to Build ~ The EDCO Model ~ Rob Fuller Beyster Institute
Four Cornerstones • Reality • People • Resources • Vision All successful EDCOs are built on a foundation with the same four cornerstones MEET U.S.
What makes EDCOs Grow & Succeed? • Leadership & Commitment • Shared Vision & Strategy • Inclusive Organizational Decision-Making • Effective Outreach • Products/Services that are Valued • Skill in Managing Change MEET U.S.
“Change is indubitable, whereas progress is a matter of controversy.” • Bertrand RussellBritish author, mathematician, & philosopher (1872 - 1970) MEET U.S.
But you must have the VISION first People and Resources are what you need … To change today’s vision into tomorrow’s reality MEET U.S.
What’s in a Vision? • Get out of the Box and Think! • No Obstacles • No Resource Limitations • Construct the Ideal Pathway • What will you do? • Who will do it? • How long will it take? • How much will it cost? • Who will benefit from it? MEET U.S.
Making a Vision a Strategy • Start with the ideal and introduce your Constraints, one-by-one. • Assess the impact of each Constraint. Is it • A deal breaker? • A time eater? • Workable? • What is the tipping point? MEET U.S.
Translate Vision Into Reality(Strategic Thinking) • Identify your starting point and goal • Recognize your resource & organizational needs to reach the goal • Analyze and describe: • People assets – current & potential • Obstacles (people and institutions) • Critical path to the goal MEET U.S.
Understanding Change • Change is inevitable given enough time • Change is seldom simple; often complex • Change may depend on a sequence of events: the right order matters • Change must be anchored in behavior if it is to last. MEET U.S.
Building a Change Model • What was the situation BEFORE the change? • Who defined the desired change? • How was the change supported? • Who were the key people? Who brought them together? • Who prepared the Action Plan? • Was change achieved? Did it last? MEET U.S.
Generating Change • Be sure the change is on your critical path • Make the change visible to the organization • Make the change attainable • Engage EVERYONE in achieving the change – not just the leadership • Measure and consolidate change as it occurs SMALL SUCCESSES MATTER! MEET U.S.
Consolidating Change • Make it visible to ALL stakeholders • Celebrate successes (even small ones) • Link it to similar changes, whether or not your organization is responsible • Give it a CHAMPION • Leader • Expert MEET U.S.
When can we claim Success? • Success is more than completed project activities • Success motivates support for your vision • Success consolidates smaller changes into a framework, a structure, a larger picture MEET U.S.
Useful Tools for EDCO Success • Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities • Timelines • Organizational Assessment • Networks & Experts • Strategic Plan MEET U.S.
Useful Tools for EDCO Success • Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities – SWOT Analysis • Timelines • Organizational Assessment • Networks & Experts • Strategic Plan MEET U.S.
Useful Tools for EDCO Success • Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities • Timelines – Action Plans • Organizational Assessment • Networks & Experts • Strategic Plan MEET U.S.
Useful Tools for EDCO Success • Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities • Timelines • Organizational Assessment – A Fresh Look • Networks & Experts • Strategic Plan MEET U.S.
Useful Tools for EDCO Success • Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities • Timelines • Organizational Assessment • Networks & Experts – This program • Strategic Plan MEET U.S.
Useful Tools for EDCO Success • Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities • Timelines • Organizational Assessment • Networks & Experts • Strategic Plan – A Proven Model MEET U.S.
Your Successful EDCO • Build a shared vision • Incorporate open decision-making and participative management • Communications strategies that reinforce democratic practices, processes and values • Set and meet high standards • Build champions and leaders • Delegate responsibility, ensure accountability MEET U.S.