RÉJEAN LAFLAMME

CoopZone Developers’ Network Co-operative

Vision

To enhance the quality of life in Canada by promoting and supporting the growth and development of co-operatives, through mobilizing co-operative developers committed to the vision and objectives of the co-operative movement.

Functions

To identify and develop a self-supporting group of co-op developers that is committed to the vision and objectives of the co-op movement.

To increase the interaction among consultants, developers and other professionals working with existing or new co-operatives.

To stimulate the development and sharing of co-op resource materials.

Functions

To provide opportunities for on-going skill enhancement and training.

To provide members of the CZDN with access to co-op development opportunities, where applicable

To stimulate the development of new co-ops by linking qualified developers to co-op development opportunities.

To encourage new and existing co-operatives to join the appropriate co-op sector organisations.

Members

Developer Members – individual who have the capacity to lead a full co-op development process

Allied Members – individuals would directly of indirectly support co-op development in the professional or volunteer activities

Professional Services Provider Members – Lawyers, accountants etc.

Developer Training

Enhance the skills of practicing developers and training a new cadre of developers is a key objective of CoopZone

Two approaches Ongoing webinar series open to all members on

various issues Formal Co-op Development Training Courses

Learn Strategy for Formal Courses

Self-directed study using online learning modulesOnline discussion forumsWebinarsTeleconference discussion forumsIndividual and Team AssignmentsPersonal mentoring

Introduction to Co-op Development

• The nature and scope of the co-operative movement

• The benefits, basic characteristics, and types of co-operatives that address people’s needs & aspirations

• The co-op development process and the roles of the potential members and development facilitators

• Some resources available for co-op development

• The benefits, basic characteristics, and types of co-operatives that address people’s needs & aspirations

• The co-op development process and the roles of the potential members and development facilitators

• The professional and ethical responsibilities of co-operative development facilitators

• The basic facilitation skills required to assist a group to engage in creating a co-operative

• The skills required to complete an early stage assessment of the potential for success of a new co-operative, including a basic financial analysis and breakeven

Co-op Development Foundations

Advanced Co-op Development 101

Communicate the importance of community economics & social capital & the effectiveness of co-ops within local & global contexts

Articulate the roles of the national apex co-operative organizations, & their relationship with the regions & be aware of co-op sector sources for financial support

Explain the Statement of Co-op Identity, Values and Principles and how they are manifested in different forms of co-operatives

Advanced Co-op Development 101

Adapt the co-op structure and development process to different types of co-operatives & circumstances.

Be cognizant of key ethical and professional standards.

Access and share key co-op development resources and information.

Determine & use appropriate communication tools.Facilitate problem-solving sessions

Advanced Co-op Development 102

Communicate complex and subtle concepts in a cogent and clear manner in plain language

Facilitate the development of effective teams Facilitate meetings that encourage full

participation, fostering inclusive solutions and teaching new thinking skills

Explain the different types of decision-making options & facilitate a group’s discussion on what approach to use

Explain and use the process of using controversy as a source of generating creative solutions that work to build consensus around desired outcomes.

Advanced Co-op Development 102

The role of learning for co-op members in the co-op development process

To organize, facilitate, guide and coach learning as a means to accomplish co-op development milestones

Assist in implementing a basic financial, environment & social accounting system and explain their importance for transparent governance and effective management

Complete a feasibility study and business planDevelop a financing plan & facilitate its

implementationDevelop and implement project management

processes for different types of co-operatives

Thanks

CoopZone Developers Network Co-operative

www.coopzone.coop

http://coopzone.coop/Courses

http://coopzone.coop/en/home