Leadership Vermont BriefingSummary of Findings

17 September 2013 10 - 11.30 a.m.

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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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COMING UP:

Media Maven Luncheon & Webcast: Know More & Do More with Data Visualization 10/10

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11/1

Upcoming Training Schedule:

www.CommonGoodVT.orgcoordinator@commongoodvt.org

http://commongoodvt.org

coordinator@commongoodvt.org

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