GIN SAP Workshop

The Pyramid

Communication with your group of delegates

Each group will be given its own page on the GIN Wordpress

Only SAP leaders + advisors can post

Delegates can comment, so pre-conference discussion and preparation will happen here

First Blog Post: Introduce refined topic Summarize the pyramid & compass groupsCreate & post 5 visions per compass site

Stage 1 (preparation before conference):

First Email to Delegates in Your Group:Brief intro to: yourselves, global issue, pyramid, compass pointsAsk delegates to rank which compass point they want to work in (comment on first blog post)Ask delegates to vote on a vision for each compass point (comment on first blog post)

Stage 1 (preparation before conference):

Send this email: Dec. 5

Due date for delegates: Dec.12

Draft this email: Dec. 1

Second Blog Post: For the top visions that were voted for each compass point, create list of 5 to 10 indicators

Indicators = things that help us better understand trends in our global issue

eg: acres of trees cut down per year (deforestation)

eg: number of endangered species of fish (fisheries depletion)

Stage 1 (preparation before conference):

Second Email to Delegates in Your Group:• Explain indicators• Link to blog post with list of indicators• Ask each participant to choose an

indicator and create their own behavior graph (comment on blog post)

Stage 1 (preparation before conference):

Send this email: Jan.13

Behavior graphs due: Jan.22

• Behavior graph- a visual representation of how you think the indicator acts over time (past, present, future) • This is based on your research but you don’t need

data • State whether or not you are happy with a trend

occurring• The purpose is to get people thinking about what is

happening in terms of trends• Also gives the group an idea of what the main

indicators for each compass group are

Stage 1(preparation before conference):

Send this email: Dec. 14

Behavior graphs due: Dec. 21

• Allow questions to be asked about pyramid

• Split into compass point groups:• Discuss indicators • Groups present on all 5 indicators and

behavior graphs (BUT FOCUS ON TOP 1)– Past sticky notes on pyramid

• Make yarn connections

Stage 1 (DURING CONFERENCE):

Thorough understanding of issue (through visions, indicators, behavior graphs and connections)Top 1 indicator to focus on

At this point we have…

Stage 2 : In whole group: Show an example of a systems map

Stage 2 :

In compass points:Draw systems map on large sheet of paper

In the middle, put top 1 indicator and a

behavior graphAround, put causes and effectsThen link the causes and effects

with arrows

Stage 2 :

Explain leverage pointsExplain feedback loops

Stage 2 :

In compass points:

Identify key leverage point

Identify key feedback loop

5 minute presentation per group

Systems map for each compass point

Key leverage point

Key feedback loop

At this point we have…

Stage 3:

In compass points: BRAINSTORM SOLUTIONS(then narrow down to 4)

In whole group: PRESENTATIONS!

VOTE FOR #1 SOLUTION(per compass point)

One amazing,

innovative, creative, fantastic

SOLUTION!

At this point we have…

Stage 4:

Number each person from 1 to 5:

NOTE!Number 1 should be the person who is most committed to carrying out the solution in their school/community. Group decides who this is.

THIS WILL BE IMPORTANT LATER ON. Other numbers don’t matter.

NATURE

1

4

Stage 4:

A great SWITCHEROO happens:

NATURE

3

I’m going to

ECONOMY

I’m going to

ECONOMY

4

I’m going to

SOCIETY

I’m going to

SOCIETY

5I’m going to WELL-BEINGI’m going to WELL-BEING

1

Stage 4:

A great SWITCHEROO happens:

NATURE

1

Stage 4:

In these new groups:FLESH OUT SOLUTION

detailed document with action plans

consider: Perceived Value of the New Way

Perceived Value of the Old Way

Perceived Cost of the Change

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Stage 4:

In whole group:each group delivers a SALES PITCHeach person chooses the solution/idea they want to follow through withSales pitches will be videoed and posted on GIN site

Detailed action plans for 4 different awesome solutionsGroups of people committed to each action plan

At this point we have…

Stage 5:

In whole group:In your SAP groups, discuss a way to keep in touch afterwards and update each other with progress on your respective projects and action plansThe “Number 1s” from before are invited to participate in Michael Furdyk’s SPROUT program

Timeline:

What to do now:

1. Meet with your advisors and partners in the next week

2. Research your topic 3. Refine your topic 4. Come up with 5 visions for each

compass side5. Make first blog post 6. Contact your group

You as a group (advisors + partners) are responsible for scheduling your own meetings with your group and executing Stage 0 as needed before the conference.

We will keep in touch with you all through email and occasional meetings to check on your progress

This powerpoint and other resources will be on the GIN Wordpress

GOOD LUCK!