Service System Structural ProposalsEuropean

Perspective

Desired Outcomes for this Workshop

• Provide a simple overview of the structural proposals• Discuss the most likely relevance to

European Communities• Discuss the proposals from a process

point of view

Foundational Principles

Purpose-Driven

Flexible

Geographically Defined

Group-Focused

Collaborative

Elements of an Effective System

Europe and the Proposed Structural Changes

European RelevanceEDM: Zonal Level

• No zonal representation is being recommended by the board at this time

• As the conference grows, some form of zonal representation will likely be needed to manage the size of the conference

• Not likely to be “one zone one delegate,” but rather multiple delegates per zone

• Decided and implemented later as the need becomes clear

European Relevance

State/National Service Bodies:

• More relevant to the US where regional boundaries are often not state boundaries now.

• No structural change in most EDM communities, though possibly significant process change

• More discussion of process in later slides

European RelevanceIntermediate Bodies:

• Not likely to be relevant to most communities initially

• Based upon need: large number of LSUs in a country, or geographical/language barriers

• Created to fulfill a specific function with a “charter” clearly defined to meet the identified need

European Relevance

Local Services:

• This level is most relevant to EDM communities: Both structure and process changes at what is now the area level

• Group Support Units: discussion and support forums for group issues

• Maybe multiple GSUs for a single Local Service Unit. Neighborhood based.

European Relevance

Local Services:

• Local Service Unit: Quarterly Planning Sessions with everyone present: Group Delegates, project teams, workgroup leaders, LSU administrative team, delegates to the next level

• LSU Administration: May be a “Local Service Board” which meets monthly and oversees projects and workgroups

Processes:The Most Significant

Change

Process ExamplesPlanning

Determining actual needs, setting specific goals, assessing and assigning resources, monitoring and making adjustments

Making DecisionsRefining and documenting the group conscience processes that lead to decisions

Communication Sharing information and ideas with each other and those outside NA

Leadership DevelopmentIdentifying leadership potential, training, mentoring, making effective use of veteran leaders

Delegation and AccountabilityClearly describing the scope of responsibility and authority, the reporting expectations and the desired outcomes

Service System Project

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http://www.na.org/servicesystem