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Creating New LeadersCreating New Leaders
Lessons Learned from Anaconda Visioning Project 1994 - 2006 Horizons Project 2006 - 2008
Barbara Andreozzi
MSU-Deer Lodge County Extension Educator
Anaconda Horizons Project Coordinator
“I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers”
Ralph Nader
Plan all projects with the end in mind Evaluate who needs to be involved Involve current leaders, emerging leaders
and potential leaders with a passion for the project
“The Leader has to be practical and a realist, yet must talk the language of the visionary and idealist.” Eric
Hoffer
A complimentary Leadership Team can become change agents
Success breeds success… Start with “Leadership”
Leadership = Volunteer Success
1995 – 2006 Visioning Projects completed: Master Plan in place, first ever in 100+ yrs CBD in place along with TIFDs Commons park totally revamped, permanent
tree in place, raised over $250,000 for project Smelter Interpretive site open, MOU’s with
FWP, BP ARCO, County, over $150,000 raised
Visioning 1995-2006 projects continued…
Beautification projects = multiple: 1000+ new Street Trees in place, 225 last yr Storefront facade work completed by six
businesses, more plans to continue Flower baskets throughout town in summer New entrance arch sign & others in place Skateboard Park enjoyed by youth Teams addressed community capitals
A One Company TownAnaconda Company
First electric lights west of Mississippi 1913
First clay tennis courts in Montana
First outdoor pool in area
September 1980 closure:
1,500 jobs lost over night
65% of tax base gone
Visioning 1995-2006
Interpretive Stack Site:
From need, to concept,
To action plan, to raising over $150,000 locally, MOU’s and MOA’s with FWP & ARCO, to implementation…
An all volunteer effort that also developed new leadership along with expanded Tourism.
Common Park
In the center of town
From need to renovate a dilapidated park, to designs, fundraising, contracting, full implementation…
A volunteer effort that developed new skills to enable employment for several volunteers, while also developing new leaders.
Old Jail Woes… lead to innovative approach & Law Enforcement Center
The early 1900’s jail was causing law suit threats and high energy bills.
Education of the public was needed after failed attempt at bond Volunteers presented to civic groups 2nd vote passed: come visit our law center!
Street Tree Project involved volunteers of all ages, every sector
of the Community 2002 – 2007
Developing a Steering Committee
Current Leaders with an interest or passion for the project
Current Leaders with power to change current situation
Emerging Leaders with an interest or passion for the project
Potential new leaders via PR, direct invitation, involved in the issue
Balancing Leadership Potential for a Successful Steering Committee
Current Leaders skills Team players Love planning to
implementing Visionary Change agents Power/influence to
make a difference
Emerging Leaders skills Risk Takers Willing to try something
again or new Team players Represent project Committed to all
phases of the project
“An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the
knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed
in a way that leads to collective organizational success.”
Stephen R. Covey, Principle-Centered Leadership
Team reviewed data…
Steering Committee develops asset maps, knowledge & learning….
Plan for “Inclusion”; Team Building
First meeting sets the stage: Communicate Vision/Goals of the project Be truthful about project, expectations,
timeline, time commitment, etc. Utilize individual assets, expertise Build knowledge of Community Assets not
just needs/issues/data Consider focus groups & surveys
Build Your Ideal Team
Look for Opportunities to build Leadership Capacity
Allow for Champions to emerge Utilize the Teachable moments Expect Leadership from all Empower your team to Lead Build capacity at every phase
Involve Community MembersListen, Study, Plan, Act…Empower
A Free Nine Week Leadership Series offered three times: Mondays starting – March 26, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, ALDC Wednesdays starting – March 28, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 pm, ALDC Saturdays starting – March 31, Noon – 3:30 p.m., St. Mark’s ending May 21, May 23, May 26 The nine modules cover: 1. FINDING LEADERS WITHIN 2. IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY ASSETS 3. MANAGING GROUPS FOR RESULTS 4. MAKING MEETINGS WORK BETTER 5. MANAGING CONFLICT 6. BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 7. MOVING FROM TALK TO ACTION 8. VALUING EVALUATION 9. COMMUNICATING FOR CHANGE Undergraduate credit (Dawson Community College – 3 credits for $140) and OPI CU’s available if attending all nine Register by calling the MSU-Deer Lodge County Extension Office – 563-4035.
Horizons Projects 2007
Anaconda Community Foundation established, raised over $70,000
Medical Transportation Group established, taking patients to treatment in Missoula, Butte, Billings
Home Fix-it Group established, helping with home repairs, co-hosting fix-it workshops
Clean-up Committee expanding town cleanup and addressing Superfund
Horizons projects continued…
Expand Educational Opportunities Committee addressing multi layers; working with high school to revamp/expand “shop” classes to state-of-art technical and trades; researching community college model, offering current course needed by small business….etc, etc,
Volunteer Center set to launch in 2008 New Leaders on Co. & local boards/councils
Leadership; a plan for success
Build capacity to succeed Review current Leadership capacity, assets Develop Leadership opportunities via
education and learn-as-you-achieve… Blend Leaders, styles, abilities Involve current, new & emerging Leaders Be ready for Teachable moments
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