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The Center for Creative Leadership's continuing studies of executives have found that learning on the job is the best way for a person to develop. Often people are given new positions in order to provide them with developmental experiences. But what if such a transfer is not possible? This report contains eighty-eight assignments that offer individual development opportunities on a current job.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Community
* Assignment 1: Walking Tour
* Walk around your neighborhood or town, observing the people, places, and activities.
* Example: A youth group in Montreal conducted a walking tour of their neighborhood, identifying areas in need of revitalization.
Chapter 2: Assessing Local Assets
* Assignment 10: Community Assets Inventory
* Create a list of all the physical, human, and social assets in your community.
* Example: A local development organization in Sherbrooke compiled an inventory of businesses, cultural organizations, and community groups.
Chapter 3: Identifying Needs and Challenges
* Assignment 19: Community Survey
* Conduct a survey of local residents to gather their perspectives on the community's strengths and weaknesses.
* Example: A municipality in Trois-Rivières conducted a community survey to assess the needs of seniors in the area.
Chapter 4: Developing a Community Vision
* Assignment 28: Community Visioning Workshop
* Bring together community stakeholders to develop a shared vision for the future of your community.
* Example: A group of citizens in Quebec City organized a visioning workshop to envision a vibrant and inclusive downtown core.
Chapter 5: Setting Community Goals
* Assignment 37: Community Goals Framework
* Identify specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that align with the community vision.
* Example: A neighborhood association in Gatineau set a goal to reduce crime rates by 10% within two years.
Chapter 6: Creating a Community Development Plan
* Assignment 46: Community Development Action Plan
* Develop a plan that outlines the steps, timelines, and resources needed to achieve the community goals.
* Example: A rural community in Abitibi-Témiscamingue created a five-year development plan focusing on economic revitalization.
Chapter 7: Implementing the Community Development Plan
* Assignment 55: Community Coalitions
* Establish partnerships and coalitions with organizations and individuals to work together on the plan's implementation.
* Example: A coalition of businesses, residents, and government agencies in Laval launched a youth mentorship program.
Chapter 8: Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
* Assignment 64: Progress Monitoring System
* Establish a system to track progress towards the community goals and identify areas for improvement.
* Example: A school board in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean set up a dashboard to monitor student achievement data.
Chapter 9: Sustaining Community Development
* Assignment 73: Community Legacy Plan
* Develop a plan to ensure the continuity and sustainability of community development efforts.
* Example: A community center in Trois-Rivières established an endowment fund to support future programs.
Chapter 10: Celebrating Community Successes
* Assignment 82: Community Showcase
* Organize an event to celebrate the achievements and progress made through the community development process.
* Example: A municipality in Gaspésie organized a community festival featuring local businesses, artisans, and performers.
