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Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

University of Colorado Boulder

The Leading Sustainable Community Transformation course, offered by University of Colorado Boulder, focuses on developing the competencies needed to engage stakeholders and solve complex community transformation challenges holistically.

The course consists of three modules designed to provide a foundation for approaching complex problems, engaging with stakeholders, and utilizing data to inform decision-making.

  • Master techniques for collecting data to inform your work and stakeholder interaction.
  • Develop a practical, place-based strategy for stakeholder engagement.
  • Apply systems thinking for project management and problem-solving.
  • Build rapport and trust with stakeholders while working as a consultant in a team environment.

By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and skills to understand communities, engage stakeholders effectively, and lead change in communities and organizations.

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Leading Sustainable Community Transformation
Course Modules

The Leading Sustainable Community Transformation course consists of three modules that cover building a systems mindset, strategies for effective engagement, and transforming communities.

Developing a Systems Mindset

Module 1: Developing a Systems Mindset

  • Build the core knowledge needed to develop a systems mindset.
  • Operationalize systems thinking and understand communities.
  • Develop a place-based interest for effective engagement.

Strategies for Effective Engagement

Module 2: Strategies for Effective Engagement

  • Learn to use a variety of tools for engaging stakeholders and collecting data.
  • Map systems and conduct rapid assessments to understand communities.
  • Maintain ethical conduct throughout community transformation initiatives.

Transforming Communities

Module 3: Transforming Communities

  • Gain an understanding of leading change in communities and organizations.
  • Apply project management techniques for efficient stakeholder engagement.
  • Utilize a systems-based approach to problem-solving.
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