How to Build ~ The EDCO Model ~ Rob Fuller Beyster Institute EFFECTIVE DEMOCRATIC CHANGE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS

MEET U.S. Four Cornerstones Reality People Resources Vision All successful EDCOs are built on a foundation with the same four cornerstones

MEET U.S. 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

MEET U.S. “Change is indubitable, whereas progress is a matter of controversy.” Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell British author, mathematician, & philosopher ( )

MEET U.S. People and Resources are what you need … To change today’s vision into tomorrow’s reality But you must have the VISION first

MEET U.S. 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?

MEET U.S. 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?

MEET U.S. 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

MEET U.S. 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.

MEET U.S. 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?

MEET U.S. 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 occurs SMALL SUCCESSES MATTER!

MEET U.S. 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

MEET U.S. 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

MEET U.S. Useful Tools for EDCO Success Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities Timelines Organizational Assessment Networks & Experts Strategic Plan

MEET U.S. Useful Tools for EDCO Success Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities – SWOT Analysis Timelines Organizational Assessment Networks & Experts Strategic Plan

MEET U.S. Useful Tools for EDCO Success Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities Timelines – Action Plans Organizational Assessment Networks & Experts Strategic Plan

MEET U.S. Useful Tools for EDCO Success Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities Timelines Organizational Assessment – A Fresh Look Networks & Experts Strategic Plan

MEET U.S. Useful Tools for EDCO Success Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities Timelines Organizational Assessment Networks & Experts – This program Strategic Plan

MEET U.S. Useful Tools for EDCO Success Inventory of Assets, Obstacles, Needs, Capabilities Timelines Organizational Assessment Networks & Experts Strategic Plan – A Proven Model

MEET U.S. 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