leadership vermont briefing | september 2013
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In June 2013, a gathering of leaders concerned with leadership capacity in the fields of education, community development, state government and the nonprofit sector gathered to identify map current initiatives and craft an idealized future, where leadership development is available to all Vermonters’ at each stage of their lives. During this 90-minute on-line presentation, Common Good Vermont and its partners will report on the findings of that day and open a discussion about next steps in developing a leadership “pipeline” for Vermont.TRANSCRIPT
Leadership Vermont BriefingSummary of Findings
17 September 2013 10 - 11.30 a.m.
Dial In: 1.218.862.6420Access code: 259262
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More Information: Lauren-Glenn Davitian
www.CommonGoodVT.org
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OUR PARTNERSChamplain College
Professional & Executive DevelopmentMark Furnari
Susan Palmer Consulting, LLC
AGENDAIntroduction
Presentation of FindingsMap of VT Leadership Initiatives
Questions & DiscussionNext Steps & Wrap Up
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As You Listen…
• What lights you up and excites you?
•What ideas would you champion or support?
•Do you hear a collective call to action?
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Presentation of Findings
Lauren-Glenn DavitianCommon Good Vermont
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There goes my people.
I must follow them, for I am their leader.- Mahatma Ghandi
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What is Effective Leadership?
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Hallmarks of Effective Leadership
• Agent of Community Change• Visionary & Inventor• Communicator• Comfort at the Margins• Brave• Trustworthy…
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Hallmarks of Effective Leadership
• Collaboration is the way forward• Inclusion is SOP• Promotes Leadership in Others*
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Who Are Our Leaders?
Everybody Leads!
• Pre-K through High School• Young Adults• Mid-Careerists• Retirees• Long Time Residents & New Arrivals• Community Based & Work Based• Formal and Informal
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Opportunities Abound
• Education at all levels• Professional Settings:• Business Associations• Government Agencies• Nonprofit Sector• Community Settings
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What is our Vision of Leadership?
“Every Vermonter has the promise of a healthy and productive
life.”
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“Leadership development is embedded in the culture of our communities--we cast the net widely and all own the work.”
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“Every Vermonter is engaged in creating opportunities for
others through mentorships and collaborative skill building.”
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“Our statewide leadership hub offers an easily accessed roster
of training and mentors that reflect the unique
characteristics of our communities and enable people of
all ages to learn and practice.”
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How Do We Proceed?
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Moving Ahead…
• Research “What Works”• Show “What Works”• Harness People Power• Re-brand Leadership• Develop Statewide Efforts• Transform Institutions• Nurture Informal Leadership
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Moving Ahead…
• Framework for Analysis
• Developmental Stages• Leadership Challenges• Growth Opportunities• Programs on Offer
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Big Ideas…
• Leadership Literacy Initiative• VT Leadership Task Force:
• Plan• Systems Based | Hub/ Spoke Model• Life Stage Developmental Framework• Communities of Practice• Data Based • In Person/ Online
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How Will We Know We are Making a Difference?
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So What?
• Indicators of Healthier Communities• Improved Economic Equity• Increased Civic Engagement -- with measures of diversification• Higher Educational Achievement• Surfeit of Mentors• Embedded Language of Leadership
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In Vermont, Leaders
are Everywhere
Maple Syrup & Mentors:
Vermont Sticks Together
VT Institutions Tap Leadership
Talent
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Rockingham Jr. Selectboard Decides to Spend $50K on New Skate Park
Flatlanders Bring Volunteer Power to the NEK
Waterbury Wins National Resiliency Award
Pre-Schoolers Advocate for Themselves in Bellows Falls
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If towns have “learn to ski” programs, why can’t we have “learn to lead” programs”?
Leadership Initiatives: Opportunities & Inventory
Melissa HershChamplain College
Professional & Executive Education
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Opportunities & Gaps by Stage of Development
College
Other Training (Board, Legislative, Technical)
17%3%
3%
41%
6%
Adult – General Public
Millenials
23%
Other: Women & Girls only (6%)
Potential Gaps
Leadership Opportunities by Geography
Statewide (37) Chittenden Co. & Northwestern VT (3) National (13)
Other: Canada (1), CT (1), MD (1), Northern NE (2)
Questions/ Discussion
Lindsey GodwinChamplain College
Stiller School of Business
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As You Listen…
• What lights you up and excites you?
•What ideas would you champion or support?
•Do you hear a collective call to action?
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Next Steps
Mark FurnariLeadership Consultant
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Wrap Up & Thank You
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11/1
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