UCSCo-op - Leading Change 2009: How Are You Going to Change the World?

Big Picture. Wide Open Space.

Our world has become increasingly interconnected and shaped by globalization, technology, financial markets, and threats to the environment. It’s a complex and changing place for non-profit and community organizations today. Now is an ideal time for Leading Change.

Every two years, the United Community Services Co-op (UCS Co-op) hosts Leading Change, a two day session that is designed to challenge leaders in the non-profit and community sector to think creatively, find and connect with new partners and allies, and together identify and move on action plans to address today’s pressing issues for the sector and for your organizations.

Leading Change 2009 (LC2009) will once again be inspired by our venue – this year being held on June 15 and 16 at the Liu Institute for Global Issues. This interdisciplinary research institute located at the University of British Columbia brings together academics and practioners and seeks to improve knowledge, facilitate dialogue, and act as a catalyst for change. It is a perfect venue for LC2009.

Inspired by the Liu’s global perspective, at this year’s Leading Change we ask - “How Are You Going to Change the World?”
A signature component of Leading Change has been its open space format – where the agenda and topics discussed and workshopped are identified on the spot. LC2009 will again be inspired by this format, but will evolve as it has each time. So as always, come prepared with the topics, ideas and opportunities you are ready to think creatively and take action on. Make your Leading Change experience what you want it to be.

A First Time Leading Changer?

Every two years when the Co-op holds this event, we are humbled and surprised at the anticipation from both emerging and current leaders and how they jump at this rare opportunity to connect and be creative together.

If you are new to our event, Leading Change is a unique opportunity to:
• Find and connect with allies and champions
• Gain and be exposed to different points of view from different parts of the sector
• See first hand how leaders – both emerging and current – think creatively,
deconstruct situations, and build opportunities
• Build relationships and mentoring opportunities from a catalytic starting point
• Take the unique opportunity to rise above the clouds and take a truly global view
of your work, our work together, and our communities

No matter what type of leader you think (or hope!) you are, Leading Change is a powerful professional and personal development opportunity.

If you still need some more insight, please contact us (604-718-8292 or info@leading-change.ca) and we’d be happy to give you more information or even connect you with previous participants.