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Welcome

to the private page for the Building Strong Teams for Community Excellence Program of the Maximize NWMO Regional Learning Collaborative. This is specifically for the participants meeting from September 13, 2023 - September 25, 2024, and has been established solely for your group to access shared documents and video recordings that will be covered within each of the 12 sessions. As documents and recordings are covered, they will be posted on this page as outlined below. We are helping you build your toolkit for traveling The Maximize [My Community] Journey as you take your team's community development efforts to the next level while ensuring your community, county, and region is a great place to live, learn, work, and play!

We are delighted you have chosen to join us on the journey of maximizing the potential of our region!

SESSION 1 - Discover and Create a Sense of Urgency

  • Since we met in person, there is no online session video recording.
  • THE MAXIMIZE [MY COMMUNITY] JOURNEY FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW (Tab 13 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Tab 14 in Your Printed Binder): The make-believe community of Monarch Town is based on actual examples of several real communities that have transformed the vitality of the place they live, learn, work, and play. We will be using this resource throughout the program as a reference and example of what is possible in your community. Please browse through it. We want you to be familiar with the idea and outline of the story. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • GETTING STARTED SELF-ASSESSMENT (Tab 1 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • KNOWING YOUR WHY GROUP ACTIVITY (Tab 1 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • YOUR FIVE WHYS ACTIVITY (Tab 1 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 2:
Individual ActionReflect on your personal "why" for engaging in this work.

Complete the Checklist of Community Assets based on what you know.
CollaborACTIONTogether, pool your knowledge to complete the Checklist of Community Assets and be prepared to share your experience in our next session.

Designate someone to prepare one slide that describes your group's sense of urgency.


SESSION 2 - Gather and Form a Guiding Coalition

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 2: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • WHO TO INVITE WORKSHEET (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MAP (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • SAMPLE TEAM MEMBER COMMITMENT FORM (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 3:
CollaborACTIONTogether, agree to one location for all progress and decisions to be documented.

Document what your group looks like right now from a leadership and governance structure.

Decide and document early decisions about the way you will work together (your initial processes).

Review and edit or sign your Launching Navigation Team Member Commitment Form.

Begin to fill in the Who to Invite worksheet individually and then discuss it collectively.


SESSION 3 - Forge a Consensus and Community Vision

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 3: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • VIDEO LINK: A Just Cause by Simon Sinek (5:36 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ut0fGlS3C8
  • ASSET-MAPPING WORKSHEET (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 4:
CollaborACTIONChoose one of the asset-mapping methods on the worksheet and complete it as a group with the information you collectively know right now.

Be prepared to share what you have identified as your community/county’s key assets and what information you still need to gather.

If additional time permits, begin drafting an early statement of your ‘just cause’. Why does your effort exist?





SESSION 4 - Develop a CollaborACTION Story Through Systems Thinking

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 4: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • CollaborACTION Story Introduction WORKSHEET (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • Communities of Excellence [COE] Framework Booklet (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 5:
CollaborACTION

Look back at previous steps. What has your group not yet completed that will benefit future action?


Begin to draft initial questions for your Dream Big Listening Survey. What do you want and need to know?


  • Document initial responses to CollaborACTION Story questions in a space that is accessible to all.


  • Create a rough draft of your initial Navigational Statements (i.e. ‘Just Cause,’ Manifesto, and/or purpose/vision, mission, and values to share with your residents and other stakeholders.


SESSION 5 - Discuss and Prioritize with All Sectors and Groups

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 5: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • DREAM BIG LISTENING PROJECT TOOLKIT (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 6:
CollaborACTIONWork through the Dream Big Listening Project Toolkit together to prepare for your listening sessions.

Continue documenting your early responses to the questions to develop your CollaborACTION Story.

Identify and define key sectors and groups important to supporting and encouraging an environment that can contribute to the achievement of the initial Navigational Statements you’ve established.


SESSION 6 - Agree and Commit to Shared Vision, Values, and Opportunity Priorities (a.k.a. Strategic Objectives)

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 6: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 7:
CollaborACTIONWhat are Monarch Town’s goals and strategic objectives? Review the Monarch Town CollaborACTION Story to see if you can identify them.

Discuss what your goals and strategic objectives might be based on what you know so far about your community. At this point in your team’s growth, you may not have all of your quantitative and qualitative data gathered so just brainstorm for the sake of learning the processes embedded in The Maximize [My Community] Journey.

Continue documenting your early responses to the questions to develop your CollaborACTION Story.


SESSION 7 - Design Strategic Action Maps Based on Quality Data and Design-Thinking

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 7: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • What Matters Most Prioritization WORKSHEET: (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • Strategic Action Map WORKSHEET with Instructions: (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 8:
CollaborACTION
for Session 8		Once your listening project is complete, what tools for sorting and prioritizing do you plan to use to determine what matters most (right now)?
Preparation for Step 8 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyCreate your Strategic Action Map around your first strategic priority. Identifying your inputs will help you get to work in accomplishing your Outputs, including identifying the skill sets and individuals you need to recruit to further expand your strong team.


SESSION 8 - Engage and Empower CollaborACTION Teams Through Strategic Action Maps

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 8: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 9:
CollaborACTION
for Session 9		Regardless of where you are in each of your respective Journeys, share what you have documented in the CollaborACTION Story Introduction Worksheet.
Preparation for Step 9 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyAsset Map who and what you need as inputs to help accomplish the outputs listed in your Strategic Action Map(s). Add a timeline for securing these assets and the desired completion of your planned outputs.


SESSION 9 - Generate and Share Wins Along the Way

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 9: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • RESOURCE - Sample StoryBrand Worksheet (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • ARTICLE - How to Tell Stories About Complex Issues_Stanford Social Innovation Review (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 10:
CollaborACTION
for Session 10		Develop a plan and timeline for communicating short-term wins (education attained) and mid-term outcomes (behaviors changed and started) with residents, stakeholders, partners, and internal members.
Preparation for Step 10 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyContinue documenting your Story in the COllaborACTION Story Introduction worksheet.
After reviewing your results so far, who else do you need at the table as key partners, advocates, and collaborators?


SESSION 10 - Sustain Accelerated Progress and Dedication Through Support and Networking

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 10: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 11:
CollaborACTION
for Session 11		What resources do you need next on your Journey?
Preparation for Step 11 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyConsider the vision, values, and strategic opportunities as essential elements for opening conversations that empower long-term success and transformation.
Develop or use the communication system to communicate to external stakeholders, residents, and other groups to illustrate the progress and dedication of the strategy deployment?


SESSION 11 - Align & Connect to Continuously Improve Performance & Short-, Mid-, & Long-Term Outcomes

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 11: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • RESOURCE - Common and Complementary Goals Worksheet
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 12:
CollaborACTION
for Session 12		Prepare a 10-Minute Presentation including the following information:
  • Your WHY in a concise statement (Navigational Statements) and whether it has changed since you formed your Guiding Coalition.
  • Brief community identity description based on learning from listening and research data.
  • Who is involved so far?
  • Activity to date - What has been accomplished since the inception of your Guiding Coalition? (bullet points)
  • What you've learned about community assets, advantages, challenges, threats, and opportunities.
  • What do you plan to do next together? How others can get involved.


Bring a copy of your CollaborACTION Story 1st Draft for a Coaching Review and Feedback.
Plan to arrive on September 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for Session 12 In-person. Stay for Maximize NWMO's 2nd Annual Celebration Luncheon and Regional Roundtable Discussion.

Welcome

to the private page for the Building Strong Teams for Community Excellence Program of the Maximize NWMO Regional Learning Collaborative. This is specifically for the participants meeting from September 13, 2023 - September 25, 2024, and has been established solely for your group to access shared documents and video recordings that will be covered within each of the 12 sessions. As documents and recordings are covered, they will be posted on this page as outlined below. We are helping you build your toolkit for traveling The Maximize [My Community] Journey as you take your team's community development efforts to the next level while ensuring your community, county, and region is a great place to live, learn, work, and play!

We are delighted you have chosen to join us on the journey of maximizing the potential of our region!

SESSION 1 - Discover and Create a Sense of Urgency

  • Since we met in person, there is no online session video recording.
  • THE MAXIMIZE [MY COMMUNITY] JOURNEY FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW (Tab 13 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Tab 14 in Your Printed Binder): The make-believe community of Monarch Town is based on actual examples of several real communities that have transformed the vitality of the place they live, learn, work, and play. We will be using this resource throughout the program as a reference and example of what is possible in your community. Please browse through it. We want you to be familiar with the idea and outline of the story. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • GETTING STARTED SELF-ASSESSMENT (Tab 1 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • KNOWING YOUR WHY GROUP ACTIVITY (Tab 1 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • YOUR FIVE WHYS ACTIVITY (Tab 1 in Your Printed Binder - Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 2:
Individual ActionReflect on your personal "why" for engaging in this work.

Complete the Checklist of Community Assets based on what you know.
CollaborACTIONTogether, pool your knowledge to complete the Checklist of Community Assets and be prepared to share your experience in our next session.

Designate someone to prepare one slide that describes your group's sense of urgency.


SESSION 2 - Gather and Form a Guiding Coalition

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 2: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • WHO TO INVITE WORKSHEET (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MAP (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • SAMPLE TEAM MEMBER COMMITMENT FORM (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 3:
CollaborACTIONTogether, agree to one location for all progress and decisions to be documented.

Document what your group looks like right now from a leadership and governance structure.

Decide and document early decisions about the way you will work together (your initial processes).

Review and edit or sign your Launching Navigation Team Member Commitment Form.

Begin to fill in the Who to Invite worksheet individually and then discuss it collectively.


SESSION 3 - Forge a Consensus and Community Vision

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 3: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • VIDEO LINK: A Just Cause by Simon Sinek (5:36 minutes) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ut0fGlS3C8
  • ASSET-MAPPING WORKSHEET (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 4:
CollaborACTIONChoose one of the asset-mapping methods on the worksheet and complete it as a group with the information you collectively know right now.

Be prepared to share what you have identified as your community/county’s key assets and what information you still need to gather.

If additional time permits, begin drafting an early statement of your ‘just cause’. Why does your effort exist?





SESSION 4 - Develop a CollaborACTION Story Through Systems Thinking

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 4: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • CollaborACTION Story Introduction WORKSHEET (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • Communities of Excellence [COE] Framework Booklet (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 5:
CollaborACTION

Look back at previous steps. What has your group not yet completed that will benefit future action?


Begin to draft initial questions for your Dream Big Listening Survey. What do you want and need to know?


  • Document initial responses to CollaborACTION Story questions in a space that is accessible to all.


  • Create a rough draft of your initial Navigational Statements (i.e. ‘Just Cause,’ Manifesto, and/or purpose/vision, mission, and values to share with your residents and other stakeholders.


SESSION 5 - Discuss and Prioritize with All Sectors and Groups

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 5: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • DREAM BIG LISTENING PROJECT TOOLKIT (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 6:
CollaborACTIONWork through the Dream Big Listening Project Toolkit together to prepare for your listening sessions.

Continue documenting your early responses to the questions to develop your CollaborACTION Story.

Identify and define key sectors and groups important to supporting and encouraging an environment that can contribute to the achievement of the initial Navigational Statements you’ve established.


SESSION 6 - Agree and Commit to Shared Vision, Values, and Opportunity Priorities (a.k.a. Strategic Objectives)

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 6: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 7:
CollaborACTIONWhat are Monarch Town’s goals and strategic objectives? Review the Monarch Town CollaborACTION Story to see if you can identify them.

Discuss what your goals and strategic objectives might be based on what you know so far about your community. At this point in your team’s growth, you may not have all of your quantitative and qualitative data gathered so just brainstorm for the sake of learning the processes embedded in The Maximize [My Community] Journey.

Continue documenting your early responses to the questions to develop your CollaborACTION Story.


SESSION 7 - Design Strategic Action Maps Based on Quality Data and Design-Thinking

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 7: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • What Matters Most Prioritization WORKSHEET: (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • Strategic Action Map WORKSHEET with Instructions: (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 8:
CollaborACTION
for Session 8		Once your listening project is complete, what tools for sorting and prioritizing do you plan to use to determine what matters most (right now)?
Preparation for Step 8 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyCreate your Strategic Action Map around your first strategic priority. Identifying your inputs will help you get to work in accomplishing your Outputs, including identifying the skill sets and individuals you need to recruit to further expand your strong team.


SESSION 8 - Engage and Empower CollaborACTION Teams Through Strategic Action Maps

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 8: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 9:
CollaborACTION
for Session 9		Regardless of where you are in each of your respective Journeys, share what you have documented in the CollaborACTION Story Introduction Worksheet.
Preparation for Step 9 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyAsset Map who and what you need as inputs to help accomplish the outputs listed in your Strategic Action Map(s). Add a timeline for securing these assets and the desired completion of your planned outputs.


SESSION 9 - Generate and Share Wins Along the Way

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 9: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • RESOURCE - Sample StoryBrand Worksheet (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • ARTICLE - How to Tell Stories About Complex Issues_Stanford Social Innovation Review (Posted in the Resources section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 10:
CollaborACTION
for Session 10		Develop a plan and timeline for communicating short-term wins (education attained) and mid-term outcomes (behaviors changed and started) with residents, stakeholders, partners, and internal members.
Preparation for Step 10 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyContinue documenting your Story in the COllaborACTION Story Introduction worksheet.
After reviewing your results so far, who else do you need at the table as key partners, advocates, and collaborators?


SESSION 10 - Sustain Accelerated Progress and Dedication Through Support and Networking

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 10: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 11:
CollaborACTION
for Session 11		What resources do you need next on your Journey?
Preparation for Step 11 When Your Guiding Coalition is ReadyConsider the vision, values, and strategic opportunities as essential elements for opening conversations that empower long-term success and transformation.
Develop or use the communication system to communicate to external stakeholders, residents, and other groups to illustrate the progress and dedication of the strategy deployment?


SESSION 11 - Align & Connect to Continuously Improve Performance & Short-, Mid-, & Long-Term Outcomes

  • VIDEO RECORDING OF SESSION 11: (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
  • RESOURCE - Common and Complementary Goals Worksheet
  • PREP WORK FOR SESSION 12:
CollaborACTION
for Session 12		Prepare a 10-Minute Presentation including the following information:
  • Your WHY in a concise statement (Navigational Statements) and whether it has changed since you formed your Guiding Coalition.
  • Brief community identity description based on learning from listening and research data.
  • Who is involved so far?
  • Activity to date - What has been accomplished since the inception of your Guiding Coalition? (bullet points)
  • What you've learned about community assets, advantages, challenges, threats, and opportunities.
  • What do you plan to do next together? How others can get involved.


Bring a copy of your CollaborACTION Story 1st Draft for a Coaching Review and Feedback.
Plan to arrive on September 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. for Session 12 In-person. Stay for Maximize NWMO's 2nd Annual Celebration Luncheon and Regional Roundtable Discussion.
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