1. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service1 Collaborative Community Leadership

2. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service2 Session Goal Differentiate between traditional leadership and collaborative community leadership

3. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service3 Traditional Leadership Definition Leadership is influencing people--by providing purpose, direction, and motivation--while operating to accomplish the mission and improving the organization. Source: FM 22-100 Army Leadership Home Page

4. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service4 Traditional Leadership Definition Examples Military Police Chief Strong mayor form of government Others you can think of?

5. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service5 A Old View of Community Leadership Modified from: Kline, S., Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Visionary Leadership Top Down Authority Strategic Planning Process Long Term Community Goals Commanding Action Citizen Projects

6. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service6 A New View of Community Leadership Modified from: Kline, S., Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Supporting Roles Citizen Projects Long Term Community Goals Visionary Leadership Community Visioning Grassroots Support Community Action Process

7. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service7 A New View of Community Leadership Modified from: Kline, S., Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Supporting Roles Citizen Projects Long Term Community Goals Visionary Leadership Community Visioning Grassroots Support Community Action Process Visionary Leadership Top Down Authority Long Term Community Goals Strategic Planning Process Commanding Action Citizen Projects

8. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service8 Leadership How does one become a leader?

9. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service9 Leadership Redefined A Collaborative Community Leader is one who helps guide a community group to enable people to form relationships and interact to address common issues, work towards common goals, and commit to the wellbeing of the larger organization or community.

10. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service10 Collaborative Community Leadership How is this type of leadership different? To lead the people, walk behind them. Lao-Tzu

11. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service11 Collaborative Community Leadership What do leaders do? Inspire Coach Support Decide Dare

12. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service12 Collaborative Community Leadership What does it take to succeed? Passion Courage Determination Optimism Negotiation skills Confidence

13. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service13 Collaborative Community Leadership What are the characteristics of a collaborative community leader?

14. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service14 Recognizing Community Leaders Believe they can make a difference Believe anything is possible. Preserving the status quo is not on their agenda. Are not afraid of hard work Do what needs to be done and inspire others to do it with them. Encourage others to lead

15. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service15 Collaborative Community Leadership A Collaborative Community Leader creates an environment that enables people to form relationships and interact to:  Create a shared vision;  Create joint strategies to address common issues and concerns;  Work towards common goals; and  Commit to the wellbeing of the larger organization or community.

16. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service16 Collaborative Community Leadership Collaborative Community Leaders evolve from a process of Community Leadership Development. There are nine principles of community leadership development. Source: USDA Social Sciences Institute

17. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service17 Principles of Community Leadership Development Source: USDA Social Sciences Institute

18. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service18 Principles of Community Honors heritage and embraces its future Identifies and builds on shared interests and values Values diversity Source: USDA Social Sciences Institute

19. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service19 Principles of Leadership Shares responsibility Fosters collaboration Intends action Source: USDA Social Sciences Institute

20. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service20 Principles of Community Leadership Development Issue-based, not issue-bound. ( Not limited to a specific issue) Bolsters local capacity Offers a context for learning Source: USDA Social Sciences Institute

21. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service21 Collaborative Community Leadership is based on Principles, not Prescriptions! Source: USDA Social Sciences Institute

22. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service22 Principle-Centered Leadership 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, Simon and Schuster, 1992

23. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service23 Summary of session Principles of community leadership

24. June 2002USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service24 Margaret Mead "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."