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Leading Systems Change
Whether you are starting your journey, leading community change, or are an experienced leader, this workbook is for you.
Tools and Resources.
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NEW LEADERSHIP NETWORK | CURRICULUM ARC
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Convening #1
Convening #2
Convening #3
DAY 1
BUILDING THE CONTAINER
Orient participants, build connections, and establish trust in the group.
- Rituals of Connection: Whose shoulders are you standing on
- Personal Introductions
- Community Agreements
- Program Orientation
DAY 2
STORIES TO SYSTEMS
Use participant stories to map and understand larger community systems.
- Passion Talks (Part one)
- Passion Talks (Part two)
- Design Thinking: Gift Giving
- Design Project Scoping
DAY 3
SYSTEMS TO STORIES
Help participants identify which challenges to address, form design teams, and set personal leadership intentions.
DAY 4
WE ARE NOT ALONE
Expose participants to new ideas by meeting leaders in other communities. Reconnect and recommit to intentions.
DAY 5
DESIGN DAY
Teach human centered design as an approach to tackling systems challenges.
DAY 6
BRAVERY DAY
Explore equity, power and privilege in the cohort and the larger community.
DAY 7
RE-DESIGN DAY
Capture learning from the prototypes, and help teams determine future action. Examine team dynamics.
DAY 8
INTEGRATION
Help participants integrate their learning and invite others to support their vision.
DAY 9
IT’S OVER / NOT OVER
Design the network’s future and retell the story of each participants’ journey.
Additional NLN Tools & Resources.
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