Introduction to Whole Communities Work How do we become the leaders most needed by our communities, our coalitions, and our organizations? W H AT I S T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A L LEADERSHIP?
All of us inhabit positions of leadership of some form
This is the ideal workshop for anyone wanting to
in our lives, regardless of whether these expressions
experience Whole Communities Work for the first time.
of leadership readily meet traditional definitions.
This is also the perfect workshop for colleagues of
For social and environmental change agents, transfor-
alumni who hope to foster shared language and prac-
mational leadership is the capacity to work across
tices to strengthen their team, organization or coalition.
sectors and difference. The creativity and courage to
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reimagine the status quo. The skills to build and
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nourish innovative partnerships and coalitions. The
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humility to be open to being changed by others. The vision to see solutions bigger than our own capacities. This public workshop is a rare opportunity to experience the theories and practices of leadership development now commonly referred to as Whole Communities Work. This work roots leadership in the core theories and practices that have the greatest potential to change existing systems and transform relationships. We equip social and environmental change agents to more meaningfully engage in the communities in which they live and work. What emerges is broader awareness, shared theories of change, stronger coalitions, renewed strength and vision, and the desire and skills to work in innovative, cross-cutting ways that foster deep cultural shifts.
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LOGISTICS AND COST
FOR THE NEXT WORKSHOP
WHEN
WHERE
September 3 – 6, 2013 Center for Whole Communities at Knoll Farm in the Mad River Valley of Vermont
FAC U LT Y TUITION
Peter Forbes and Samara Gaev
Early Bird Discount until May 31, 2013 $695 (other offers and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with the Early Bird Discount)
Tuition after May 31, 2013 • Non-Profit (annual budget under $1 million) $850 • Non-Profit (annual budget $1 million and over) $1,050 • Foundation $1,350
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Whole Communities work is grounded in the idea
FOR INDIVIDUALS:
that the complexity and interconnectedness of today’s
Center for Whole Communities workshops are
challenges — from climate change to water scarcity to
offered at Knoll Farm in central Vermont and at
undoing racism — makes it impossible for any effort to
other locations around the country throughout
succeed in isolation. The Transformational Leadership
the year. For a full calendar of workshops, please
Workshop will explore the changing demands of lead-
visit our website at www.wholecommunities.org.
ership today and how the success of one sector of work
On our website you will also find our sliding scale
is bound up in the success of other change efforts. The
of fees. Through the generous support of our
workshop centers around core leadership practices that
funders we are able to substantially underwrite
we believe most affect transformation among individu-
the cost of many of our programs.
als, across teams, organizations, and coalitions, and within movements for change. Shorter in length than our Whole Thinking Retreats,
F O R O R G A N I Z AT I O N S :
Center for Whole Communities leads workshops
this 4-day workshop offers a strong introduction to
for organizations seeking greater effectiveness
Whole Communities theories of change. In the work-
or looking for new tools to help them catalyze
shop, participants will learn how to:
broader change. We bring our faculty and curri-
• Begin the practices of transformational leadership,
culum to you and tailor our workshop to your
such as awareness practice, building
specific concerns and goals. To talk further about
relationship, creativity, dialogue, hospitality,
how we can serve your organization through one
the power of story, working with difference,
of our programs, please contact:
the skills of movement-building, and more • Create cross-cutting alliances that transcend the very real divides of race, class, power, privilege and
Tatek Assefa, Program Coordinator tatek@wholecommunities.org
802.496.5690
ideology, which keep transformational change from happening • Nourish and support ourselves and other social and environmental leaders who are accelerating today’s movements of change • Establish courage, creativity and compassion as highest forms of leadership.
About CENTER FOR WHOLE COMMUNITIES Center for Whole Communities (CWC) fosters inclusive communities that are strongly rooted in place and where all people — regardless of income, race, or background — have access to and a healthy relationship with the natural world. Founded in 2003, Center for Whole Communities
“No movement will succeed if it cannot paint a picture of a world people want to go to.”
has earned a national reputation for encouraging new movements for change by working directly leader-to-leader to create the conditions, tools and experiences to foster stronger, more innovative change-making efforts. CWC is based at Knoll Farm,
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an organic working farm and learning center that overlooks the Mad River Valley of central Vermont. Whole Thinking Retreats, Advanced Leadership Workshops, and trainings are held at our learning center, as well as nationwide.
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