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Indicator 3. Recombining Skills, Knowledge and Ability |
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| 3.A. Number of times local decision-making bodies consult community and regional data before
making decisions. This shows that the community makes decisions using the information-gathering skills of its citizens. |
Community organizations and local government bodies | Review minutes and funding proposals, reporting by members or attendees, survey, interviews for evidence of use of data most relevant to community goal |
| 3.B. Number of community organizations and local government bodies that use group process
techniques to address issues or solve problems. This measure shows that the knowledge, skills and abilities of local citizens are used. Group process techniques aim to increase the diversity of participation and the range of ideas which are considered in a discussion. There are many group process techniques such as brainstorming, force-field analysis and story boarding. They all rely on formal or informal facilitation. The long-term and cross-sector implications of a community organization's efforts are strengthened by these processes. |
Community organizations and local government bodies | Review minutes, reporting by members or attendees, survey, interviews for evidence of use of group process techniques |
| 3.C. Number of community meetings held to accommodate citizens who would otherwise not
attend. Very often inviting a diverse group is not enough. Poor and elderly citizens may need transportation to attend. Meetings at the country club at noon may discourage factory workers from attending. Signing and translation can encourage participation from those with difficulties understanding spoken English. |
Community organizations | Each reports annually on a form the innovative actions taken to increase inclusiveness and the number of new participants as a result. |
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