{"id":454,"date":"2015-11-03T02:06:18","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T08:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadershipfortworth.org\/staging\/?p=454"},"modified":"2022-06-15T08:22:13","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T14:22:13","slug":"leadershipclass-issues-initiative-2014-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadershipfortworth.org\/staging\/news\/leadershipclass-issues-initiative-2014-2015","title":{"rendered":"LeadershipClass Issues Initiative 2014-2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A unique element of LeadershipClass is the execution of Issues Initiative projects performed by participant teams that positively impact the Fort Worth Community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These carefully identified strategic projects allow all class members to gain in-depth knowledge about a specific community problem, to interact with those most involved with that issue and to connect their resources and networks to make a positive difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues of concern in the community are identified in conjunction with the mayor and other content experts. Teams of (8-12 depending on class size) class members work together throughout the program year using a structured approach to develop solutions that will ultimately be presented to key community stakeholder audiences and the LFW Forum membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE GOALS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goals of the LFW Issues Initiatives are to complete high-impact projects that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augment a local non-profit&#8217;s staffing with talented volunteer resources that help them address an issue that they could not otherwise tackle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish clear objectives and specific, tangible outcomes that will clearly benefit the community<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver solutions that are data-based (research component)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage external resources (sources from class member networks) in a meaningful way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide knowledge transfer of the solution, including key steps for sustainability, to the non-profit and its key stakeholders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE CHALLENGE\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will be different in our community because of each Issues Initiative project?Is the plan realistic? Are the results tangible? Will the results stick?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TRANSPORTATION:<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The T\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaged LFW alumni and the general public in surveys and other opportunities to provide community input to the Master Plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>HEALTH &amp; FITNESS:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Fort Worth<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed a Resources packet geared toward after-school programs at community centers, including recommended activity \/ food plans, and resources for families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WATER CONSERVATION: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarrant County Water District <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed a campaign to promote water conservation and distributed it through personal networks and selected homeowners\u2019 associations and community partners. Delivery of a class on SMART landscaping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>HOMELESSNESS:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarrant County Homeless Coalition\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed an online networking tool to connect homeless job-seekers with willing employers.\u00a0 This platform features video testimonials and employer success stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MHMR<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created a \u201cplayhouse\u201d prototype model to develop parents\u2019 knowledge of teaching (play) strategies that can be incorporated into their everyday routines.\u00a0 Provided it at Morningside Elementary at their fair following kindergarten graduation to approximately 400 adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about our LeadershipClass program, please <a href=\"https:\/\/leadershipfortworth.org\/staging\/leadershipclass\">visit<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A unique element of LeadershipClass is the execution of Issues Initiative projects performed by participant teams that positively impact the Fort Worth Community. 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