ABCD in ActionNurture Development 2 Day Workshop (Cormac Russell)

Blackpool

April 24, 25, 2012

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Stories from field Stories from field

Day One: OverviewDay One: Overview

The ABCD ApproachThe ABCD Approach

The 12 Domains GameThe 12 Domains Game

ABCD & InclusionABCD & Inclusion

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IntroductionsIntroductions

The ApproachThe Approach11

About the ABCD InstituteAbout the ABCD Institute

Est. 1995,

Northwestern

University, Illinois

- Presence on every continent throughout the world.

Tell us a story…..Tell us a story…..

‘Can you tell us a story about a time when you and your neighbours came together to make things better?’

Community is about identifying and contributing our assets

Community=AssociationCommunity=Association

Community=Institutional Assets

Community=Physical Assets

Community = Economic Exchange

Community = Stories

From Prague to West Clare-1961From Prague to West Clare-1961

Che Guevara stayed at the Strand Hotel and

signed his name on the register as Raphael

Trujillo.

The image was based on a photograph by the late Alberto Corda,

but once it was recreated in that most famous image by Jim

Fitzpatrick it became a worldwide phenomenon."

The Che do Bheatha Festival 2011 - CLARE

The Che do Bheatha Festival 2011 - CLARE

Assets? Assets?

These community assets include:• the skills of local residents • the power of local associations • the resources of public, private and non-profit

institutions • the physical and economic resources of local

places.• The stories of our lives and of evolving

community .

The glass is half fullThe glass is half full

Classic Needs mapsClassic Needs maps

Racial tension/hate crimes High crime rates. Significant fear among older people

High levels of ADHD

Smoking relatedHeart diseaseRespiratory difficulties

Obesity across The life course

High levels of drug and Alcohol use.

High unemployment Poor educational attainment

Poor housing/environmental issues

High morbidity

Anti socialbehaviour

Gender inequality

Individuals

Pastoral communities in rural Kenya.

Physical SpaceRangelands

Pasture grazing fields – Kadengoi, Kataruk, Kasarani, Loru plains, Silale,

ArooHills – Kalangol, Lotiruk, Loriu, Silale,

morwakiring, kamarokFarms – Morulem, Lokubae, Elelea

Seasonal streamsWater source e.g. wells, boreholes

and water panWomen groupsYouth groupsDevelopment

committeeVICOBA

Group ranchesConservanciesFamily Support

GroupsHealth Advocacy and

Fitness GroupsPFS

Youth groupsBusiness groupsReligious groupsElderly groups

Community Animal health worker groups

Dong’a Cultural GroupsMen’s Groups

Youth Mentoring GroupsMutual Support Groups

Neighborhood Improvement Groups

Political OrganizationsRecreation GroupsReligious Groups

Social GroupsWater users Groups

CAHWs vet shop groupsFormer livestock rustlers

group

assosciat

Local EconomyLivestock trade (small scale)

Charcoal burningSale of animal

Drugs shops by CAHWSFor-Profit BusinessesBusiness Associations

Village banksMicro enterprises

pastureLivestock

Business tradeSmall scale farming

Sand harvestingQuarry harvestingHoney harvesting

CharcoalMining

Hides and skin products

Eco – tourismSmall arms tradeLivestock rustling

StoriesOf Burning of prosopys Juliflora by the

womenOf Ashes from trees burning acts as

manure to the soilOf background and personal historyOf what we like to do and contributeOf existing and ongoing skills and

capacitiesOf successful community development

Of economic growthOf addressing discrimination

Of including those who are marginalizedOf recognizing the value of everyone

Of a time when we felt appreciated and valued

Of a time the community was at its best

Physical Space

Local Economy

StoriesInstitutions

Associations

Individuals

Communit

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Communit

yCommunity

Skilled peopleBusiness skills

FarmersLeaders

BusinessmenWomen

Elders (traditional leaders)

EntrepreneursActivistsWarriors

Laibons / seersReligious Leaders

Students

InstitutionsMWUA / LWUA (food security)LOMEDS (micro credit, peace,

livestock marketing)LCRC – meeting facilities

Schools (primary) Nginyang, Amaya, Ngoron, Chesawach,Kokwototo, Natan

)Secondary (Chemolingot, Barpello and

Churo AIC)Nginyang Polytechnic

Health facilitiesChurches

Asset Map Turkana, Pokot & Samburu

Asset-based Community Development MethodologyAsset-based Community

Development Methodology

Discovering Strengths

Organizing & Mapping

Linking andMobilizing

Community Driven Initiatives

Sustaining the Process

A Picture of a strong CommunityA Picture of a strong Community

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You can’t know what you need You can’t know what you need

Till you know what you have…

Group ExerciseGroup Exercise

• Start Doing: ‘I am passionate about ??? and will start…’

• Stop: ‘I recognise the need to stop…’

• Do more: ‘I know how to do ?? And I’m going it more ??…’

• Do less: ‘I know doing ?? Doesn’t work in every situation so I’ll do less…???’

CoffeeCoffee

11.30-11.45am

We CAN & 12 Domains Process

We CAN & 12 Domains Process22

We Can GameWe Can Game

If the Games Could Speak..If the Games Could Speak..

• What would they be telling us?

What is it professionals can’t do?

What is it professionals can’t do?

LunchLunch

1-2pm

Understanding motivation to actUnderstanding motivation to act

In every community there is work to be

done.

In every heart there is the power to do it.

People will support what they help to

create.

When people care enough to act..

When people care enough to act..

When do you act within your family and

community life?

3 enablers3 enablers

• Dreams

• Concerns

• Gift giving opportunities

‘There is no greater power than a

community that has discovered what it

cares about.’ Margaret Wheatley

Festival Day in Thornton Heath-Sept 18, 2011

And on the day people were invited to share their gifts….

This is Shirley with her neighbour...Shirley is a neighbourhood connector

Why have a meeting when you can have a party?

The connectors want to discover hidden treasure and build relationships….

They had already knocked on doors, and heard peoples stories like Mr and Mrs Ahmed…..

Paul Macey who is a wonderful Community Builder, and isfacilitating the process on behalf of Croydon Voluntary Action and Croydon NHS sat with Peggy and heard her story….

And Peggy and Mr & Mrs Ahmed were connected

The connectors have experienced the power of connecting people…

And they have been mapping local associations too….

And seeing the huge potential for connecting these assets also….

And the older people will have plenty to teach the kids as well…

Bingo!!!!

Being intentional about the process of engagement, mapping:a) associations; b) capacity/contribution and then invitation

What formal or informal groups are you part of?

What are your skills and talents?

What gifts and talents would you like to share?

Wow! That many? What would happen if we had these conversations with everyone in Thornton Heath?

Young people are leaders of today, not tomorrow, we invite them in. The message on the day: Thornton Heath needs you, we can not do this without you…

The art of conversation, conversations matter….

And they stayed for the vision….

News flash: the streets of Thornton Heath were filled today with young people (and the young at heart) making fun…and Community

World CafeWorld Cafe

Our QuestionOur Question

‘How can we promote more Asset Based

citizen led action in the communities in

Blackpool?’

A-Z of ABCDA-Z of ABCD

Six main stepping stonesSix main stepping stones

Step one: Engaging connectors

Step one: Engaging connectors

Where’s Shirley?

Start yourInitiator group

Step two: Engaging AssociationsStep two: Engaging Associations

Ask what else they want to do, who else theyKnow-would they be interested in an ideas fair?

Faith communities

Informal social networks

Do your map with help ofInitiating group….

Step four: Ideas FairStep four: Ideas Fair

b. Then start generating ideas about how we can make it better using people power……..

a.Let’s appreciatewhat’s good about the community

c. Let’s do it!

Step five: Matching GrantsStep five: Matching Grants

1 hour voluntary labour = £12

What new ideawould you love to dowith 3 or 4 of your neighboursfor the good of theCommunity?

Not your self interestor your groups-you’re doing this for others; using you skills,talents and know-how

Step six: Celebration & Neighbourhood Plan

Step six: Celebration & Neighbourhood Plan

What would need to happen for our children to stay here?

What have we Achieved?

How could we grow oldWell here?

3 Key Questions:What can we do?What do we need outsidehelp with?What do we need outside Agencies to do for us?

Group workGroup work

• Circles of participation

Social inclusion? Where it matters?Social inclusion? Where it matters?

Participation

Friendship

Intimacy

Economic Exchange

Full circles indicate capacity to deal with life andare a powerful measure of health in our society.Full circles indicate capacity to deal with life andare a powerful measure of health in our society.

Spot the difference?Spot the difference?

What is it local communities can do?

What is it local communities can do?

• To support people who are on the margins to have a life of their own choosing?

End of Day HarvestEnd of Day Harvest

Setting the scene for tomorrow…..

InclusionInclusion

Day Two: OverviewDay Two: Overview

Limerick Story/Matching Grants Limerick Story/Matching Grants

Asset MappingAsset Mapping

Next stepsNext steps

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A new policy anyone?A new policy anyone?Present Policy Why not also have a model

that…

Focus on Deficiencies Focus on Assets

Problem Response Opportunity Identification

Charity Orientation Investment Orientation

Grants to Agencies Grants, Loans, Investments, Leverage

More Services Fewer Services

High Emphasis on Agencies Emphasis on Associations

Focus on Individuals Focus on communities/neighbourhoods

Maintenance Development

See People as Clients See People as Citizens and

Co-producers

‘Fix People’ Develop Potential

Programmes are the Answer People are the Answer

Stories from the fieldStories from the field55

Community Building

Matters

Development trends Development trends

• Do development to the people• Do development for the people• Do development through the people  • Do development with the people• Developing local capacity for self-

development• Identify connect and mobilise assets people

decide together what change should look and feel like, we serve them

Community Asset Map-Ballinacurra Weston

Community Asset Map-Ballinacurra Weston

IndividualsGifts, Skills, Capacities,

Knowledge and Traits of Youth

Older AdultsArtists

People with DisabilitiesStudentsParents

EntrepreneursActivists

InstitutionsSchools

UniversitiesCommunity CollegesPolice Departments

HospitalsLibraries

Social Service Agencies

Non ProfitsMuseums

Fire DepartmentsFoundations

Physical SpaceGardens

ParksPlaygroundsParking Lots

Walking PathsForests/Forest

PreservesPicnic AreasCampsites

Fishing Spots

StoriesOf background and personal history

Of what you like to do and contributeOf existing and ongoing skills and

capacitiesOf successful community development

Of economic growthOf addressing discrimination

Of including those who are marginalizedOf recognizing the value of everyoneOf a time when you or your group felt

appreciated and valuedOf a time the community was at its best

Local EconomyFor-Profit Businesses

Consumer ExpendituresMerchants

Chamber of CommerceBusiness Associations

BanksFoundations

Institutional-Purchasing Power and Personnel

Micro enterprisesLocal Coops

Corporations and Branches

Animal Care GroupsAnti Crime Groups

Residents AssocBusiness Organizations

Charitable GroupsCivic Events Groups

Cultural GroupsEducation Groups

Elderly GroupsEnvironmental Groups

Family Support Groups Health Advocacy and

Fitness Groups

Heritage GroupsHobby and Collectors Groups

Men’s Groups Mentoring Groups

Mutual Support GroupsNeighborhood Improvement

GroupsPolitical Organizations

Recreation GroupsReligious Groups

Service ClubsSocial GroupsUnion Groups

Women’s GroupsYouth Groups

Associations

Physical Space

Local Economy

StoriesInstitutions

Associations

Individuals

My Commun

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My Commun

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Our Community

1. What can you do with people power?

Once There is a

NEIGHBOURHOODVISION…ask

2. What can you do with help from outside agencies? What would that help look like?

3. What do you need outside agencies to do unilaterally?

Strangers are twice more likely to assist you, than you think

Strangers are twice more likely to assist you, than you think

Studies by Flynn & Lake (2010) of Columbia University show that people underestimate how likely others are to help by as much as 100%

The main protagonists:The main protagonists:

• Leader – someone that can bring people together to work on an issue

• Gift Giver – a person that is willing to contribute their asset to work on an issue.

• Invisible Person – a person that has not yet been “discovered” or been convinced to use their assets to help achieve their dreams or address their concerns in the neighborhood.

The unsung hero! The unsung hero!

• Connector – an individual that is good at discovering what people care about and where their assets can be used.– Gift centered– Well connected– Trusted– Believe they are welcome

The move is from services to clients

to

supports for citizens

Inclusion

There are many different bird callsThere are many different bird calls

The Common Loon

Our Solutions are often not fit for purpose

Our Solutions are often not fit for purpose

Addressing systems culture…..Addressing systems culture…..

Henry Moore, Savannah Grants for Blocks

Henry Moore, Savannah Grants for Blocks

Leading by Stepping Back……

Savannah Grants For BlocksSavannah Grants For Blocks

• Henry Moore, Assistant City Manager 1993;

• Focused more on individuals and their neighbours;

• What can you do with your neighbours to make your neighbourhood a better place;

• Both grants are community directed and community assessed;

• Savannah model goes small 500 USD

The Seattle ApproachThe Seattle Approach

• Match cent for cent, this emphasises the belief that citizens co-produce neighbourhood well being, alongside Local Government;

• Focus on the assets

• Use grants to strategically draw out associations currently not engaging, or not engaging as much as they could;

• Encourage them to link with Neighbourhood Council-applicants must affiliate to their nearest Neighbourhood Council.

Asset Mapping the roomAsset Mapping the room

10:15-11am

Asset MappingAsset Mapping66

What mapWhat map

Learning Conversations-30 minsLearning Conversations-30 mins

1. What would you love to teach?

2. What would you love to learn from a neighbour?

3. Where are the bumping places?

4. What are the social networks?

Will lead to the hidden treasure?Will lead to the hidden treasure?

Classic Needs mapsClassic Needs maps

Racial tension/hate crimes High crime rates. Significant fear among older people

High levels of ADHD

Smoking relatedHeart diseaseRespiratory difficulties

Obesity across The life course

High levels of drug and Alcohol use.

High unemployment Poor educational attainment

Poor housing/environmental issues

High morbidity

Anti socialbehaviour

Gender inequality

CoffeeCoffee

Everyone means everyone!Everyone means everyone!

Everyone means everyone

Everyone means everyone

Social inclusion? Where it matters?Social inclusion? Where it matters?

Participation

Friendship

Intimacy

Economic Exchange

Spot the difference?Spot the difference?

Full circles indicate capacity to deal with life andare a powerful measure of health in our society.Full circles indicate capacity to deal with life andare a powerful measure of health in our society.

My VisionMy Vision

My Good LifeMy Good Life

• Real friends• A relationship like

Cormac has• A real job• Enough money to do the

things I like

My Good Life begins at HomeMy Good Life begins at Home

• I live at home with my

wonderful Mom and Dad• I am a proud Limerick

man• And a Munster Rugby

supporter

Shout out from the commonsShout out from the commons

Participants are invited to identify a question for actionable change around co-production or some other aspect of asset based development that they would like to take 30 minutes to discuss and generate actions around

• Feedback wall

FeedbackFeedback

• Post-its

LunchLunch

World Café World Café 77

Day Two-Fourth RoundDay Two-Fourth Round

‘What can we do together to move

towards new pathways of creative

endeavour?’

Next stepsNext steps44

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