Components:

• Asset-based Conversation:  one-on-one, small group & whole community
       - Conversation becomes vision   >   fuels action   >   builds  leadership

• The Public Square:  where business, education, health/human service & government join hands

• Community Vital Signs:  20 Clues – what are we doing right ??

• Youth Resources:  are kids getting the 5 essential resources ??

• Citizen Engagement:  how are citizens generating civic spirit and community esteem ??

• Community Leaders:  who puts the “common good” first ??

• State-wide Community Building:  connecting entrepreneurial communities and leaders
       - Multiplies resources and builds momentum

  Strategy ________________________________________________________________________

Name and build on community assets

Engage many more citizens than are currently involved

Focus leaders in four sectors on doable, common goals

Deliver ongoing results via citizen/leader cooperation

  Process ________________________________________________________________________

	60 or more one-on-one & small-group conversations
	A Community Conversation of 100 – 300 citizens generating improvement ideas
	A Vision Retreat of citizen-selected leaders producing 4 – 7 goals
	Citizens leading Action Teams for each goal
	Community Forums & annual Retreats keeping citizens engaged & Teams accountable
	A Kansas Communities Conference connecting community leaders & resources

  Product ________________________________________________________________________

 

	A change in community direction, focus and attitude
	Engaged citizens working in teams on many development projects
	Partnerships among business, education, health/human service and government
	Local and regional media support
	New regional and statewide relationships