Transcript Tracking ATOT Results

Building Leadership to
Advance Ecological Security
Mary Jo Larson, Ph.D.
October 2003
Systems Approach to “Security”
Advancing comprehensive responses to all
forms of violence:
Direct- physical harm and environmental
destruction
Structural - policies and laws that legitimize
discrimination and other harmful practices
Cultural - Language and beliefs providing the
rationale for prejudices, stigmas and other
harmful practices
“Leadership”
The ability to …
appreciate [strengths and opportunities]
influence
[systems and norms]
manage
[resources]
….toward shared goals
Conflict Resolution Systems Framework
Collaboration
Cooperation
Coordination
and
Competition
Symbolic Power
* Policies improving
common ecological
understandings
Social Power
Material Power
Policies and laws
with sanctions.
* Establishing
equitable rights and
responsibilities
* Developing
equitable
roles and rules
Defining
equal rights and
sovereign
competitive interests
* Establishing local
authority and
responsibility
Policies managing
government and
donor f unding
* Managing
equitable exchanges
of technical and
financial materials
Managing sovereign
resources and
competitive interests
Figure 3: Systems Approach to Capacity Building
©Larson, M.J. 2001
Using systems frame work to dem onstrate strategic in te rests
Integrative
Collaboration
(core)
Cooperation
(inter-group)
Distributive
Coordination
& Competition
(party)
Symbolic
Proposition s
Social
Pre scriptions
Establishing
common
understandings
28.6%
Proposing
equitable
responsibilities
9.2%
Centralizing
with sanctions
Mate rial
Incentives
laws,
0%
Structuring equitable
roles and rules
44.9%
Establishing
Harmo nizing policies
sovereign rights
and regulating threats
and
interests
1.0%
11.2%
Establishing
UN fu nding
core
1.0%
Facilitating
equitable
exchanges
4.1%
Creating
incentives and
adaptations
0%
=29.6%
=58.2%
=12.2%
____
100%
AOSIS 1994
©Larson, M.J. 2001
Ecological Relationships
Environment
Society
Organizations
Communities
Applied research?
Reflective
Observation
Natural science
Social Science
Abstract Knowledge
Aim
Real World
Doing
Reflecting
Abstract Knowledge
Transformative Process
Feeling
Applying
Motivating
Doing
Reflecting
Practicing
Analyzing
Thinking
Adapted from :
David Kolb’s
Experiential learning cycle
Real
World
Situations
Leadership / Agency
Initiatives
Community
Organizations
Policy
Multiplier effects
Teambuilding
Appreciative Approaches
Reflecting
Doing
Negotiations
Strategic communication
Co-facilitation
Constructive feedback
Abstract
Knowledge
Women’s Leadership
Program, CEDPA
Frameworks
Tools
Conflict resolution
Negotiations
Features of Leadership
Credible
Appreciative
Participatory
Flexible
Creative
Equitable
Using a conflict resolution systems f ramework address violence against women
Appreciating Symbolic Power
* UN Universal Declaration of
Human Rights and CEDAW
*More folklore about women’s
achievements
* Education system improves
respect for women
*Women allowed to perform
religious rituals
Influencing Social Power
* Women able to play role in
policy making as well as
holding important positions
* Strong laws, with strict
imp lementation
* Supportive police fo rce and
courts (sympathetic and
less comp licated)
Managing Materials
*Public funding for
equal education
*Access to health
services
* Access to water
*Adapt technical
resources
*Transportation
Organization
* NGO mission taking up the
cause of against violence
* Forums, workshops
* Education programs to
change beliefs and
perceptions
* NGO policies in line with
mission
*Organize NGO networks
* Commu nity mobilization
* Apply resources
(money, technology,
people, time)
* Find money for
research and reports
* Hire experts
Individual
* Education /literacy
*Share information
*Challenge stereotypes
* Protest using media
* Share experiences
* Peer support
* Access to legal help
* Join community groups
*In mother role, respect for
women
* Work toward
financial
independence
* Gain access to
technologies
Society
Results
The goals are to increase commitment, enhance participation in decision-making, and
increase resources and benefits.
Governance
Resources
___Policies and laws
___Community practices
___Organizational procedures
___ Team norms
___Public funding
___Community benefits
___Organization efficiencies
___Individual options
Leadership
___ Public advocacy
___Community education
___Organizational development
___Individual learning
Commitment
Women’s Leadership
Program, CEDPA