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Community Capacity Building Program Board Orientation

Community Capacity Building Program Board Orientation. Agenda. Introductions (Housekeeping Items/Ground Rules) Review Workshop Purpose and Objectives Overview of Community Development The Community Development Process Break Organizational Structure and Operations Role of the Board

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Community Capacity Building Program Board Orientation

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  1. Community Capacity Building ProgramBoard Orientation

  2. Agenda • Introductions (Housekeeping Items/Ground Rules) • Review Workshop Purpose and Objectives • Overview of Community Development • The Community Development Process • Break • Organizational Structure and Operations • Role of the Board • Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members • Legal Liability and Risk Management • Lunch Break • Dealing with Change • Rules of Engagement • Common Issues and Challenges • Conclusion and Workshop Evaluation

  3. Introduction Trustees/members in their initial three year term go through a series of stages: 1. The learning curve 2. The plateau - Where do I fit in and where can I be effective? 3. Looking back to see what they have accomplished/what legacy they have left

  4. Objectives The objectives of this workshop are to: • Provide the opportunity for participants to further explore the concepts of community development and good governance • Gain a better understanding of the information and issues provided • Spark, rekindle, and reaffirm interest in community development and leadership • Provide the opportunity for participants to apply their learning

  5. Understanding Community Development Community Development: Various participants, representing a variety of interests coming together to analyze community problems, generate solutions, and develop action plans to improve the cultural, economic, social and environmental conditions of their community.

  6. Understanding Community Development A. In your community, who are the participants who will participate in community development? B. How do you define the term “community development”? C. How do you define the term “community capacity building”?

  7. Community Development Process Developing a Process: 1. Building Support 2. Making a Plan 3. Implementing and Adjusting the Plan 4. Maintaining Momentum

  8. Organizational Structure and Operations Governance vs. Operations Board CEO Future focused Day to day focus Policy-driven Procedure-oriented • To be effective, the governing role requires... • To be effective, the CEO requires....

  9. Role of the Board Identify other board roles # Build/Maintain Framework # # # etc......

  10. Roles and Responsibilities “Trustee,” directors/members have three basic duties: • The duty of diligence • The duty of loyalty • The duty of obedience

  11. Successful Change Flows from Learning, Growth, and Development 1. What does change look like? 2. How do people react to change? 3. How can we embrace change?

  12. Issues and Challenges and Rules of Engagement Current Issues and Challenges... • Existing and New Board Members • Participation and Representation • Engagement

  13. Issues and Challenges and Rules of Engagement Rules of Engagement: • Understanding your community • Build better communities • Lead effectively • Measure Strategically • Communicate Well

  14. Conclusion and Evaluation • Review objectives • Review any additional expectations • Review Parking Lot • Point out Certificates of Participation • Complete evaluation • Thank you! Community Capacity Building Program www.intrd.gov.nl.ca/intrd/regionaldev/capacitybuilding.html

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