abcd in action, 2 day workshop in devon
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Hugely successful event on Asset Based Community Development in Torbay, delivered by Cormac Russell. January 2012. Hosted by Brixham YES. Funded by NESTA (Neighbourhood Challenge) & Big Lottery.TRANSCRIPT
ABCD in ActionNurture Development 2 Day Workshop (Cormac Russell)
Torbay, Devon
Jan 23 & 24, 2012
World OutsideWorld Outside
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think of….
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
Appreciation wall…
9:20-9:50am
9:50-10am
Our BIG QuestionOur BIG Question
‘What can we do more of, to support
people (especially those who are on the
margins of society) to experience a
genuine sense of belonging, and to
actively contribute to their community’s
of place?’
Our Hosting TeamOur Hosting Team
• Cormac
• Angela
• Jeff
Warmly welcomes you!
Sequence-3 progressive conversation cycles
Sequence-3 progressive conversation cycles
1. Small group conversation-when cycle ends one person will remain behind as a table host.
2. Second cycle-cross pollination & connect diverse perspectives
Our BIG QuestionOur BIG Question
‘What can we do more of, to support
people (especially those who are on the
margins of society) to experience a
genuine sense of belonging, and to
actively contribute to their community’s
of place?’
First Round of World CafeFirst Round of World Cafe
‘Can you share a story about a time –
when you or a member of your group
/ organisation built a bridge between
someone on the margins and the centre
of community life?’
10am-10.40am
Coffee BreakCoffee Break
• 11-11:15
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
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 .
Determinants of HealthDeterminants of Health
• Personal behaviour
• Social Networks
• Economic circumstances
• Environmental conditions
• Access to health care.
The glass is half fullThe glass is half full
Village Needs MapVillage Needs Map
Food insecurity Hunger
Poverty
Poor infra-structure
AIDS/HIV
Drought
Corruption Lack of basic Education
Health crisis
MalariaCrime
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
y
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
$NFP NFP
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Doing work the old wayDoing work the old way
SBA: processes with ownership SBA: processes with ownership
How we view determines what we do..
Where we reallyget our
needs met
Fundamental NeedsFundamental Needs
Security
Autonomy
Belonging
Competence
?
Emotional & Material
Agency. Independence. Sense of efficacy in the world. Plus authenticity
Community, Family & Friends, as giver & receiver
Ability to sustain tasks of choosing, to contribute.
Russell, C (2010)
You can’t know what you need You can’t know what you need
Till you know what you have…
Second RoundSecond Round
‘What is it that can only be done with
people power?’
Group ExerciseGroup Exercise
• Heart: ‘I am passionate about…’
• Head: ‘I have some knowledge around…’
• Hands: ‘I know how to…’
12 Domains Process12 Domains Process22
We Can GameWe Can Game
• Head, Heart, Hands
Insert 12 domains over 4 slides
Insert 12 domains over 4 slides
• Plus Tessy’s slides
Afternoon sessionAfternoon session
• Stories from the field and tools for implementation
LunchLunch
• 1-2pm
• Musical interludes throughout….
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
Stories from South DevonStories from South Devon
Citizen-led action, people powered
change
2:30-3pm
Third RoundThird Round
‘How can we promote more citizen led
action in Torbay?’
End of Day HarvestEnd of Day Harvest
Gathering the emergent themes and possibilities for action
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
ity
My Commun
ity
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
EvaluationEvaluation