Each of us has numerous circles of influence: workplace, center of faith, neighborhood, club or organization, school, condominium association, etc.  Each circle provides a natural arena for the work of the change agent seeking to create a more sustainable culture.  In the broader community, such as the City of Portland or the State of Oregon, the culture is a composite of the values, attitudes, and habits of its citizens and its myriad circles of influence.  Thus, as an agent of change works within a confined circle, the agent is also pulling the broader community along the path of sustainability.

This 6-hour interactive workshop will cover the following topics:

• Theories and strategies for citizen-led cultural change.

• Role, mindset, and general approach of the agent of change.

• Selecting a specific circle of influence for work as a change agent.

• Understanding Point A – assessing the full potential of the chosen circle of influence and understanding the key elements of its context.

• A vision for Point B – clarifying either a limited or expanded vision for more sustainable practices within the circle.

• Developing a plan for work as a change agent in the selected circle of influence with a focus on early implementation steps.
  
  

Presenters Jeanne and Dick Roy are co-founders of the Center for Earth Leadership, the Northwest Earth Institute, and the Oregon Natural Step Network.  Since 1993, they have worked together as full-time change agents in the Northwest sustainability movement.

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There are no workshops planned for the fall of 2008.  If you would like to be notified of the next offering, please contact Emily Cain at 503.227.2315 or info@earthleaders.org.

If you would like to organize a workshop for your community, please contact Emily at 503.227.2315 or info@earthleaders.org.