October 25, 2007
New Teacher Value Stream
This day will introduce you to the concept of "value streaming". You will find this concept a powerful resource to attract local association volunteers and keeping good leaders. Remember that you are trying to make the association experience "delightful".
Pike's Fish Market
The story of the Pike Fish Market is well known around the world. They were interested in keeping their business alive. They had 4 key learnings that have application to us.
Value Stream
This is the overview of what value streaming is. You may want to use this presentation with your local president or membership committee. Remember that the member's experience with the organization begins even before they sign up. You want that experience to be delightful.
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John Stocks
This paper outlines the ten essential elements of power. These elements are critical to the survival of Public Education and our organization.
1. Members
2. Leaders
3. Staff
4. Message
5. Finances
6. Reputation
7. Relationships
8. Programs
9. Technology
10. Planning
John referenced Saul Alinsky's work.
John also referenced a web site to check out.Real Education Solutions
A few other key thoughts from John:
Our role is to find potential association leaders and then create an environment for those leaders to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills.
Message development and discipline is a critical element in establishing the reputation of the association.
Giving up your power will gain you more power.
Please leave us your comments on the ten essential elements of power listed in John's Affiliate Organizational Capacity by clicking on the "Comments" section below.
October 24, 2007
Election 2008
This outstanding class of UD's dug very,very deep and raised $802 for the election 2008. Sue Vento, trainer added $250. Sue challenged the group to raise $750 and she would add $250 so we could turn in $1000. Play the video to see the presentation to John Wilson, executive director of the NEA.
Acting on What Matters
Randy Pauch is a professor at Carnige Mellon. This is his thoughts about what matters. Randy is dying of cancer. To view
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Crucial Conversations- 7 steps
This sheet has the list of the 7 steps to be successful in crucial conversation. You may wish to visit the site that these steps came from. you can find more resources and training.
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Inspirational Daily Quotes
You may wish to subscribe to this site and have a daily inspirational quote. Check out today's quote on "Revolution must begin with you and me'.(Collected Works, Vol. VI-38)
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Wilbert and Stress
Wilbert has lead us through many strategies to reduce our stress. His Tai Chi video is on the Health and Wellness blog.
Organizing Quotes
As you work with your association members you may find these quotes helpful with motivation and inspiration.
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Wal-Mart
This site will give you a variety of clips about Wal Mart and the high cost of low prices.
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Organizing Online Resources
There are many online connections related to organizing. A good start to this research is using Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia. Try these connections for a start.
Community Organizing
Industrial Areas Foundation
Melian Debate
Read this short article to prepare for an organizing activity.
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IDEO- A New Way to Work
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Exploring Your Strengths
You default to your signature strength when you are stressed. We are asking you to look at your professional development differently. Continue to enhance your strengths. Focus on your weaknesses only to minimize their effects in your success. You are not trying to turn weaknesses into strengths. To revisit your strengths' survey results, use your code number and return to http://www.strengthsfinder.com.
How could you use this knowledge to work with your locals and leaders? What if involvement in the association allowed members to enhance their strengths? What if committees were made up of people who had strengths in that activity?
Mae's Musing
Visit Mae Kim's "Creative Musings" blog to see an example for how to apply "My Strengths" to the job.
Word Impact Everything
This URL will take you to the research work of Mr Emoto and the impact of words on living things. Notice the difference in the postive and negative crystal grow.
What Would Phil Do? (wwpd)
What would Phil do?" This phrase was echoed through the halls of the NEA. If you have a question feel free to ASK DR. Phil. Post your comments and questions here.
Pareto Voting
This tool is used to prioitize ideas. This was the tool used to determine the order of the Survival Skills conversations.
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