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Keep the momentum for change

Introduction
Introduction Identify a wicked problem or engage the community Define your community Identify Drivers and Resisters Identify Community Stewards Identify a Backbone Organisation Identify and recruit your Action Team Choose a Collaborative Leader (within the Action Team) Undertake a new member skills survey Build community momentum Keep the momentum for change The action team will change too Gather information
Introduction Vision setting Values Setting Goals (starting with the end in mind) Choosing projects Turning plans into action Project management Finding funds and resources Advocacy
Introduction Measuring if (and where) change has occurred or not Celebrating success & identifying the lessons learned Systemising new processes and best practices Publicising the successes and lessons learned Measuring how well the Action Team has performed Skilling up new Action Team members and leaders

Be A Partner

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”

—John F. Kennedy

It is a sad fact that too many change projects fizzle out once the original enthusiasm (and funding) runs out. Worthwhile and, in particular, complex change needs a long-term perspective.

The Four Rooms of Change Model explains why. In the following diagram, the sequence is from Contentment to Denial (when things change for the worse but the Dissatisfaction or desire for better isn’t strong enough). Moving out of Denial into action involves going through a stage of Confusion and, possibly, Conflict as the way forward is sought and people mobilise.

The Renewal Room is where Inspiration is developed and changes (sometimes only small) prove that progress is possible. The Renewal Room and Confusion Room are healthy places to be as change and movement are taking place. In due course Contentment should be reached, but it is not a static place and things may change again.

Diagram: Claes Janssen, Four Rooms of Change

Actions

Discuss the model in light of your Community Led Impact Partnership. If your project needs to take action to maintain momentum, then add your actions to the CLIP One Page Plan.

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The action team will change too