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The 10 Top Things We’ve Learned (So Far)
Think of a time…
A little background
Find the right match
• “get the match right and everything else falls into place” ~ David Pitonyak
Ask good questions
• Be prepared to learn something you didn’t know … even if you know the person well!
Imagine better!
• Dream bigger! What is your vision of a good life?
This isn’t rocket science
• But it does require a different skill set from the one we traditionally hire for and reward…
It requires organizational commitment
• Shifting from service provision to a partnership approach
Look to natural supports as a first response
• Ask “who might we enlist to help us with this?”
The language we use is important
Use Technology !
Leadership is key!
• Building and sustaining networks requires facilitation and strong leadership, someone who can rally people to a brighter future.
There are some great examples out there!
• Mary Kealy from Ireland
• We're part of a worldwide dialogue, a grassroots community building movement
Pat Fratangelo
Michael Kendrick
Janet Klees
David Pitonyak
John Lord
John and Connie O’Brien
One Person at a time…but not in single file
Thanks for taking part!
• Spectrumfriends.ca• 101friends.ca• [email protected] Ray Hunter• [email protected] Susan Stanfield• [email protected] Aaron Johannes• [email protected] Shelley Nessman
Express yourself Build your Network
Find your Voice
