INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE GROUP PAGE | April-May 2023

Welcome

to the private page for the Introduction to Community Excellence: Reaching Common Goals Faster Program of the Maximize NWMO Regional Learning Collaborative. This is specifically for the participants meeting from April 19 - May 24, 2023, and has has been established solely for your group to access shared documents and video recordings that will be covered within each of the six sessions. As documents and recordings are covered, they will be posted on this pages as outlined below. We've also included an open discussion feature at the bottom of this page for you to communicate with us and each other. Connecting with new friends across the region is a bonus feature of this program.

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

PRE-PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

VIDEO: Please view the short introductory video prior to our first session together on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the first section of the document. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

SESSION 1 | 4.19.2023

VIDEO: The recording of Session 1: Elements of Community Development. (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the Session 1 section of the document to reflect on your learning and prepare for the next session. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY: 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 1program as a reference and example of what is possible in your community. Please browse through it before Session 2. There is no need to read it closely just yet. We just want you to be familiar with the idea and outline of the story. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

SESSION 2 | 4.26.2023

VIDEO: The recording of Session 2: The Power of Story. (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the Session 2 section of the document to reflect on your learning and prepare for the next session. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
WORKSHEET: This is a comprehensive list of questions embedded in The Maximize [My Community] Journey Framework from the Communities of Excellence Framework, a national Baldrige-based community performance excellence program. Use this worksheet as a conversation guide and documentation outline of your community's CollaborACTION Story. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

SESSION 3 | 5.3.2023

VIDEO: The recording of Session 3: Inspiring a Shared Vision. (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the Session 3 section of the document to reflect on your learning and prepare for the next session. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

SESSION 4 | 5.10.2023

VIDEO: The recording of Session 4: People - The Beginning and End of Your Story. (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the Session 4 section of the document to reflect on your learning and prepare for the next session. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

SESSION 5 | 5.17.2023

VIDEO: The recording of Session 5: Decision-Making By Design. (Unfortunately the recording function failed on 5.17.23 so we have uploaded a previous recording of this session just so you have access to the content. It is posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the Session 5 section of the document to reflect on your learning and prepare for the next session. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
WORKSHEET: Strategic Action Map (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

SESSION 6 | 5.24.2023

VIDEO: The recording of Session 6: Launching Sustained Community Transformation. (Posted in the Video section of this page.)
PARTICIPANT GUIDEBOOK: Please spend some time with the questions presented in the Session 6 section of the document to reflect on your learning and prepare for your next steps in your community work. (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)
MONARCH TOWN CollaborACTION STORY (Posted in the Resource Library section of this page.)

UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES

If you'd like to invite others from your community or organization for a quick overview of the TOP 5 IMPACTS ON COMMUNITY SUCCESS please share the following dates and have them request the Zoom link Here.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from Noon-12:45 p.m.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, from Noon-12:45 p.m.

Please help us spread the word about this program to others in your community and throughout the region!

The next offering of this INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE: REACHING COMMON GOALS FASTER program will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. over the following dates. Invite others to Register Here!

October 11 - November 15, 2023
January 24 - February 28, 2023

We are also excited to announce the launch of our 2nd level program, BUILDING STRONG TEAMS FOR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE, for groups to practice using The Maximize [My Community] Journey Framework in your community with the guidance of program facilitators and mentors in monthly meetings over 12 months starting in September! Please see the flyer with more details in the Resource Library on this page. We'd love to have you continue your journey to community excellence with us!

September 13, 2023 - September 11, 2024 (no session held in July) - Register Here