Initiating and Managing Change in Small Jurisdictions: Lessons from Canada and the North Atlantic Rim Rob Greenwood, Ph.D. Director, Leslie.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
CENTRE for SECURITY SCIENCE PSTP Overview Presented: June 2009 By: Michel Savoie Public Safety Canada Prepared in collaboration with: Michael Abramson,
Advertisements

Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Activities: What Works ? Dr. Smita Joshi Director – Multiculturalism Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.
LIBRARY & ARCHIVES CANADA Canadas Knowledge Institution for the 21 st Century Presentation to the Conference of Directors of National Libraries August.
Urban Municipalities Providing Leadership in Regional Economic Development: New Wine in Old Bottles? Old Wine in New Bottles? Just Stop Whining and Do.
Pursuing Effective Governance in Canada’s National Sport Community June 2011.
Rural-Urban Interaction in Newfoundland and Labrador: Understanding and Managing Functional Regions Ferryland, June 6, 2007.
Board Recruitment Information Let’s get to work. Private, non-profit organization Volunteer Board of Directors Oversee workforce initiatives Partner with.
Let’s get to work. Brevard Workforce Board Recruitment Information.
Copyright ® 2004 Global Insight, Inc. Canada’s Key Economic Policy Challenges Dale Orr Canadian Macroeconomic Services Global Insight.
Strengthening Evaluation at USAID Gerald Britan, Ph.D., Chief Performance Division, USAID November 7, 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Evaluation Association.
Putting Down Roots: Collaboration for Change Mayor Graham Letto, President Presentation to Ministers of Local Government July 8, 2009, St. John’s, NL.
02/08/2015Regional Writing Centre2 02/08/2015Regional Writing Centre3.
Canadian Experiences in Workers’ Health Promotion Presented by Len Hong Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety March 2000.
J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Respite for Family Caregivers Project Exploring Innovative Projects to Support “Respite as Outcome” for Caregivers.
Risk and Resilience: A Canadian Perspective on Climate Change Adaptation Donald S. Lemmen, PhD Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Directorate Natural.
Adapting to Climate Change: Canada’s Experience and Approach Elizabeth Atkinson Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Directorate Natural Resources Canada.
To what extent should Canadians support social programs and taxation?
50+ Years of Educating for Citizen Participation: Lessons from the Coady International Institute Diploma in Development Leadership ~ Colleen Cameron Catherine.
1 The Evolution of Hospice Palliative Care Policy and Practice in Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Axel Meisen President and Vice Chancellor Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL, May 16, 2007 Memorial University’s Role in Oil and Gas.
Social Inclusion & CED Making the Links Part of the Pan-Canadian Community Development Learning Network (PCCDLN)
Rural Community Alliance Education QualityAccessibility Community Engaged Revitalized Policy Member- driven State-wide.
The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation 7 Strategies for Sustainable Community Futures billreimer.ca nre.concordia.ca.
Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF) Partnering with Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM): New Governance for Rural/Urban Linkages Mike.
Rob Greenwood, Ph.D. Presentation to Rotary February 2009 Innovation and Creativity in City Regions: Do We Have What it takes to Compete with Canada’s.
Dr. David Mowat June 22, 2005 Federal, Provincial & Local Roles Surveillance of Risk Factors and Determinants of Chronic Diseases.
Healthy Canada by Design (HCBD) Coalition Linking Action & Science for Prevention (CLASP) Initiative Presentation to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
1 Underperforming Regions Robert D. Yaro President, Regional Plan Association Co-Chair, America 2050 America 2050 National Leadership Meeting October 19,
Who wants to be an Entrepreneur? Social Enterprise Development Lessons from the North West.
Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF) Partnering with Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM): New Governance for Rural/Urban Linkages Rob.
Rural-Urban Interaction in NL: Understanding and Managing Functional Regions Presentation to MNL Convention Gander, NL November 6, 2009 Funding support.
TOWARDS AN APPROACH BASED ON THE ASSETS OF THE POOR The Rural Context.
The Goods (and the Not so Goods) on Power Point Presentations.
Knowledge Mobilization Update Presentation to Advisory Committee St. John’s, NL June 17, 2009 Funding support provided by the Canada- Newfoundland and.
Canadian Public Health Association 2008 Annual Conference Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 31 – June 4, 2008 Does Province of Residence Matter to the Health and.
Jane Helleur – Facilitator JANE HELLEUR & ASSOCIATES INC.
US & Canada Test Review. Canada Population Distribution Population of Canada is most dense in the East Largely due to water sources People were drawn.
Sociology 323 Economy & Society February 5 – Canada's Resource Development Plans.
CHV2O3 - MR NYMAN Our Canadian Government. How does the Canadian Government work?
Rural-Urban Interaction in Newfoundland and Labrador: Project Update Corner Brook, NL Sarah-Patricia Breen October 8, 2008.
Successful Methods of Rural Economic Development: A Jurisdictional Scan of OECD Countries Presentation to Research Methods Class (ADMN 502A)
Mobilizing Knowledge for Better Public Policy: Lessons from the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
From Scratch: Establishing an Office and Building a Culture for Research and Innovation Mary Butler, VP College and Community Development, NBCC Presentation.
Innovating and progressing public health in London: Lessons from New York Professor Yvonne Doyle Regional Director Public Health England (London Region)
Presented by: Eleanor Rivoire Date: XXX Keynote Address by: Eleanor Rivoire, Independent Healthcare Advisor Former Executive Vice President & Chief Nursing.
Presentation by: Elizabeth Beale, President & CEO, Atlantic Provinces Economic Council Halifax, Nova Scotia November 8, 2005 Presentation to: 2005 National.
Worldwide Review of the Legal Profession Competition and Regulatory Developments in Africa 1.
Canada: Challenges and Models for Biotechnological Innovation. Tania M. Bubela, BSc, PhD, LLB School of Business, University of Alberta and the Centre.
Teacher supply and demand: An analysis of current developments in Newfoundland and Labrador David C. Dibbon Faculty of Education Memorial University of.
Rural-Urban Interaction in Newfoundland and Labrador: Understanding and Managing Functional Regions Project Update to NLREDA Conference December.
Welcome to Newfoundland and Labrador This is the flag of Newfoundland and Labrador.
23 October 2006 Michel Sabourin, Ph.D. Chair, Canadian National Committee for CODATA Presentation made during the XXth International CODATA Conference,
Government Conference Centre 2 Rideau Street Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA.
Newfoundland & Labrador. Newfoundland & Labrador: Profile Population 506,500 (2007 estimate) 76,700 students (294 schools) 5 school boards, incl. 1 Francophone.
Building Efficiency Accelerator: Where does the BEA go from here? Jennifer Layke November 24, 2015.
Cultural diversity in Business National Research University – Higher School of Economics Saint-Petersburg Branch 2012.
THE CREATION OF A CANADIAN LIMITED USE DATA FILE June 2009 North American Association of Central Cancer Registries San Diego, CA Les Mery Program Director,
Rural Policy Learning Common’s Governance Team
Rural Immigration & Welcoming Communities
Demographic Issues Affecting Seafood Processing in Atlantic Canada
Palliative Care in Canada: History, Vision and Challenges
Madonna Murphy Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information
Creating Connections Through Rural Networks
The application of GIS in urban & regional planning: a review of the North American experience (Harris and Elmes) Dr. Ahmad BinTouq
Migration in the Americas: social insurance and management challenges
Culture and Identity 1.8.
9/18.
Course Outline Geography: Its Nature and Perspectives 5-10%
The Canadian Government
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 101 Rob Greenwood, Ph.D.
Presentation transcript:

Initiating and Managing Change in Small Jurisdictions: Lessons from Canada and the North Atlantic Rim Rob Greenwood, Ph.D. Director, Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development, Memorial University and President, Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation Presented to: “Big Lessons from Small Places: A Forum on Governance in Rural North America and the North Atlantic Rim” Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador, October 15, 2005

Outline Power, Knowledge & Geography Structures for Development Conclusions

Political Power vs. Political Will Political Power Political Will Regional Provincial Federal Denzil Doyle

Specialized Knowledge vs. Local Knowledge Specialized Knowledge Local Knowledge Regional Provincial Federal

Organizational Structures for Economic Development Fiscal Resources Human Resources –Leadership –Skilled Staff –Community Participation Legal Authority Democratic Accountability/Legitimacy Geographic Area Time

Conclusions Geography Matters  Form Should Follow Function Politics Matters  Grow Up!  Time to “Let Go” Leadership  Risk / Courage / Dare Shared Vision: Within the Jurisdiction Nothing happens without Champions

Thank You!