Updated: April 20, 2013
A collabora)ve model to help leaders make change in society A World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders initiative Incubated by JUCCCE For more information contact stonesoupleaders@juccce.org © 2012 Stone Soup Global Leadership – Incubated by JUCCCE
The Need: a collaborative leadership model to develop changemakers
Today’s governance models do not allow stepchanges in society
Today's global challenges need coordinated responses across sectors & borders
Lack of connected leadership in society leads to Tragedy of the Commons
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20th century leadership training doesn’t address 21st century challenges
“We need new models, new forms of collaboration and problem-solving capable of cutting across cultures, countries and currencies in today's interconnected world.” - Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum at the WEF Summit on the Global Agenda, Abu Dhabi, 2011
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“The new generation is in a position to solve some of the intractable problems that the world has faced for centuries. But we cannot do that unless global leaders recognize that there is now a category of problem that is not just a common problem or a shared problem, but a global problem that cannot be solved without all the nations of the world working together. We need a systematic approach as to how we as a global community can solve the problems that we face.
Global problems need global solutions.” – Gordon Brown, former UK Prime Minister in 2011
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Named aEer the “Stone Soup” fable a story told around the world that teaches collaboration
“Once upon a time, there was a traveler who happened upon a small, poor village. She was tired and hungry from her travels, but none of the villagers were willing to give her bread to eat nor a place to rest. So she started a fire in the middle of the village and filled a pot with water. To the boiling water, she added a stone. Curious villagers asked her what strange concoction she was making. "Soup from an award-winning family recipe," she said, "and I’d be happy to share some with you when it’s done.” So the villager sat down and chatted, eagerly awaiting a bowl. After a taste, the traveler said, “It’s tasting good, but I think it’s missing some onion.” So the villager eagerly brought a leftover onion to add to the soup. One by one, curious villagers added bones, potatoes, beans and other ingredients. In the end, the village and the traveler shared a delicious meal together. A meal none of the villagers could have made alone was made possible because the traveler inspired everyone to share in the rewards.”
Book covers from authors Marcia Brown, Ying Chang CompesOne, Anne McGovern
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Stone Soup Stories
David Aikman Ozlem Denizmen Scott Gilmore Prince Haakon of Norway Francois Champagne Ganhuyag Hutagt Amir Jahangir Dennis Karpes Peter Lacy Kristin Rechberger
Peggy Liu Felix Maradiaga Sheila Marcelo Arthur Mutambara Enric Sala
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Stone Soup Stories Abigail Noble Dan Shine Greg van Kurk Emmanuel Jal Adolfo Franco
Alfredo Romero John McArthur Andrew Lee Jaime de Bourbon Parme Geoff Davis Klaus Schwab Gregor Hackmack Sanjeev Khagram Francesca Columbo Mina Guli
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Stone Soup Stories Claudia Valladeros Valerie Keller Rebeca Hwang Benedict Carandang Kohey Takashima
Nicole Swedlow Dave Hanley Verónica Abud Jamie Drummond Lorna Solis Ananda Siregar Lucian Tarnowski Coen van Oostrom Adam Werbach April Rinne Kate Roberts Kuni Shimada © 2012 Stone Soup Global Leadership – Incubated by JUCCCE
Leadership Thesis
Stone Soup changemakers have a disOnct set of aQributes and skills
CharacterisOcs
Engage
Envision
Enable
Energize
Experiences
AcOons
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… to lead groups on a Stone Soup Journey
4 acOons necessary
to lead groups on a Stone Soup Journey towards transformaOve change
Co-‐creaOng with key opinion leaders that have access to resources for change
Scaling internal and external catalyst capability
Engage
Enable
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Envision
Energize
CuraOng the win-‐win opportunity
Building group momentum and group energy
Characteris)cs
inherent in a Stone Soup Leader Entrepreneurial
Team Builder
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Practical optimist Persistent Bold, willing to take risks Brings solutions, not just problems
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Receptive and open-minded to all kinds of feedback Loves learning Adapts quickly to new surroundings and people Crosses cultural boundaries Resilient and learns from failures
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Nurturing Prioritizes the group over individual ego Effectively and enthusiastically empowers others Readily identifies shared interests and common ground Clear communicator Good listener Creates positive environments Brings people together Trustworthy Approachable
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Experiences
of a Stone Soup Leader Cross-‐cultural:
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Lived in multiple cultures Speaks different languages
Diverse career:
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Worked in different sectors Progressed through varied leadership positions Is comfortable managing large disparate teams
Strong network:
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Experienced enough to command respect Spans different social groups Has a strong network of other connectors
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Ac)ons across a Stone Soup Journey Require integrated Stone Soup Skills Engage
Envision
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Map stakeholders & know moOvaOons
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Establish credibility with a coaliOon of respected • influencers
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Recruit champions with key resources who take acOve ownership of the idea Be a neutral convener to build trust among diverse groups Choreograph outcome-‐ focused events
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Make bold and specific asks
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Cast a broad net beyond known partners
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CreaOvely find win-‐win opportuniOes that all stakeholders can get behind Define & unify around a mission, vision & achievable goals Integrate both emoOonal and intellectual appeals IdenOfy and tackle root causes, not the apparent need ArOculate vision using inspiraOonal and understandable vocabulary (storytelling, myth creaOon)
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Enable
Energize
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Build complementary core team
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Build a recognizable brand
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Establish funding model
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Create a scalable support structure and management system
Leverage technology to amplify message
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Create buzz by acOvaOng connectors
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Tap into energy and desire for personal growth and empowerment
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Plan for and celebrate frequent and regular success milestones
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Be quick to recognize partner contribuOons
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Simplify for large-‐scale distribuOon
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Mobilize individual contribuOons across disparate locaOons
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Create synergisOc partnerships
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AcOvely mentors and sponsors others