Derek's resources

A paper about Sustainable Community Leadership, based on my UTS action research in the Macarthur and Marrickville areas of Sydney (2002-3)

Jody Kretmann Workshop

Jody Kretmann Workshop [Monica Clapp], A number of people were interested in information from a workshop I attended with Jody Kretmann "Building the local economy: mobilising the community assets you already have" Here are my notes about what to me was an inspiring workshop.

The Wyong TAFE Outreach

The Wyong TAFE Outreach Aboriginal Community Development Program
A retrospective look at an Aboriginal Community Development program I was involved in on the Central Coast in the mid-1980s.
Derek

A simple plan for all community projects

1) Map/remap your community

2 )Involve
- key stake-holders
- your role decreases steadily?
- partners & allies
- reps of all major subgroups
- develop opportunities to work together

3) Plan strategically:

- big Dreams
- long-term
- sustainable
- use outside help

4) Act:
- the essence of the plan
- follow through your commitments
- encourage/support/cajole/nurture & challenge emerging leaders
- refer back to Dreams & Principles
- build on strengths
- agree on underlying principles

5) Reflect/analyze/evaluate:
- real & rooted in the community?
- participatory not consultative?
- support mechanisms?
- time for fun/relaxation/camaraderie?

6) Publicise & recruit
- recognition of efforts
- celebration of achievements
- injection of new energy & ideas

Derek's resources

1. a paper about Sustainable Community Leadership, based on my UTS action research in the Macarthur and Marrickville areas of Sydney (2002-3)
2. a retrospective look at an Aboriginal Community Development program I was involved in on the Central Coast in the mid-1980s.