How to Build

~ The EDCO Model ~

Rob FullerBeyster Institute

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Four Cornerstones

• Reality• People• Resources• Vision

All successful EDCOs are built on a foundation with the same four cornerstones

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What makes EDCOs Grow & Succeed?

1. Leadership & Commitment

2. Shared Vision & Strategy

3. Inclusive Organizational Decision-Making

4. Effective Outreach

5. Products/Services that are Valued

6. Skill in Managing Change

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“Change is indubitable, whereas progress is a matter of controversy.” Bertrand Russell

British author, mathematician, & philosopher (1872 - 1970)

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People and Resources are what you need …

To change today’s vision into

tomorrow’s reality

But you must have the VISION first

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What’s in a Vision?

• Get out of the Box and Think!– No Obstacles– No Resource Limitations

• Construct the Ideal Pathway– What will you do?– Who will do it?– How long will it take?– How much will it cost?– Who will benefit from it?

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Making a Vision a Strategy• Start with the ideal and

introduce your Constraints, one-by-one.

• Assess the impact of each Constraint. Is it– A deal breaker?– A time eater?– Workable?– What is the tipping point?

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Translate Vision Into Reality(Strategic Thinking)

• Identify your starting point and goal

• Recognize your resource & organizational needs to reach the goal

• Analyze and describe:– People assets – current &

potential– Obstacles (people and

institutions)– Critical path to the goal

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Understanding Change

• Change is inevitable given enough time• Change is seldom simple; often complex• Change may depend on a sequence of events: the

right order matters• Change must be anchored in behavior if it is to last.

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Building a Change Model

• What was the situation BEFORE the change?

• Who defined the desired change?

• How was the change supported?

• Who were the key people? Who brought them together?

• Who prepared the Action Plan?

• Was change achieved? Did it last?

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Generating Change

• Be sure the change is on your critical path• Make the change visible to the

organization• Make the change attainable• Engage EVERYONE in achieving the

change – not just the leadership• Measure and consolidate change as it

occursSMALL SUCCESSES MATTER!

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Consolidating Change

• Make it visible to ALL stakeholders

• Celebrate successes (even small ones)

• Link it to similar changes, whether or not your organization is responsible

• Give it a CHAMPION– Leader– Expert

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When can we claim Success?

• Success is more than completed project activities

• Success motivates support for your vision

• Success consolidates smaller changes into a framework, a structure, a larger picture

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Useful Tools for EDCO Success

• Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities

• Timelines

• Organizational Assessment

• Networks & Experts

• Strategic Plan

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Useful Tools for EDCO Success

• Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities – SWOT Analysis

• Timelines

• Organizational Assessment

• Networks & Experts

• Strategic Plan

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Useful Tools for EDCO Success

• Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities

• Timelines – Action Plans

• Organizational Assessment

• Networks & Experts

• Strategic Plan

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Useful Tools for EDCO Success

• Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities

• Timelines

• Organizational Assessment – A Fresh Look

• Networks & Experts

• Strategic Plan

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Useful Tools for EDCO Success

• Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities

• Timelines

• Organizational Assessment

• Networks & Experts – This program

• Strategic Plan

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Useful Tools for EDCO Success

• Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities

• Timelines

• Organizational Assessment

• Networks & Experts

• Strategic Plan – A Proven Model

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Your Successful EDCO

• Build a shared vision• Incorporate open decision-making and

participative management• Communications strategies that reinforce

democratic practices, processes and values

• Set and meet high standards• Build champions and leaders• Delegate responsibility, ensure

accountability