1. Building Leadership to Advance Ecological Security Mary Jo Larson, Ph.D. October 2003

2. Systems Approach to “Security” Advancing comprehensive responses to all forms of violence: Direct- physical harm and environmental destruction Structural - policies and laws that legitimize discrimination and other harmful practices Cultural - Language and beliefs providing the rationale for prejudices, stigmas and other harmful practices

3. “Leadership” The ability to … appreciate [strengths and opportunities] influence [systems and norms] manage [resources] ….toward shared goals

4. ©Larson, M.J. 2001

5. AOSIS 1994 ©Larson, M.J. 2001

6. Ecological Relationships Environment Society Communities Organizations

7. Applied research? Abstract Knowledge Reflective Observation Natural science Social Science

8. Aim Abstract Knowledge Reflecting Doing Real World

9. DoingReflecting Feeling Thinking Transformative Process Motivating AnalyzingPracticing Applying Adapted from : David Kolb’s Experiential learning cycle

10. Abstract Knowledge Reflecting Doing Real World Situations Leadership / Agency Teambuilding Appreciative Approaches Frameworks Tools Conflict resolution Negotiations Strategic communication Co-facilitation Constructive feedback Initiatives Community Organizations Policy Multiplier effects Women’s Leadership Program, CEDPA

11. Features of Leadership Credible Appreciative Participatory Flexible Creative Equitable

13. Results ___ Public advocacy ___Community education ___Organizational development ___Individual learning Commitment ___ Team norms ___Organizational procedures ___Community practices ___Policies and laws Governance ___Individual options ___Organization efficiencies ___Community benefits ___Public funding Resources Leadership The goals are to increase commitment, enhance participation in decision-making, and increase resources and benefits. Women’s Leadership Program, CEDPA