Critical moments in the Action phase of CLCP

by Birgitta Schomaker

Jul 16, 2020

Dear fellow facilitators,

As I am updating the SALT manual on facilitation of CLCP, I am interested in collecting examples of critical moments during the Action phase of the Learning and Action cycle and what has helped moving through times of disappointment or interference. 

I can imagine all kinds of disruptions that can happen during the action phase: people leaving, new people coming, misunderstandings within the teams, threats from the outside, etc etc.

  • How do we make sure people stay connected around their shared dream?
  • How do we keep the cohesion and connection within a community during the Action phase?
  • What can strengthen our sense of belonging to a community in times of change or disruption?

These are some questions related to the Action phase that come to mind.

I'm curious to hear from you how SALT has helped you and your community moving through the Action stage. Maybe you recall a story that you shared during a Knowledge Fair... or maybe you can refer me to a blog on this NING platform. 

Would be great to hear good practices from you, to share with fellow facilitators.

Thanks a lot for your time!

Birgitta, the Netherlands

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    Autry Haynes

    My experience [Autry’s]

    Implementation …. Allowing community members to take ownership and responsibility to do the specific tasks based on the SMART action plan, which are monitored by a reflection after [AER] each event. Accomplishing our SMART Plan May 26, 2016

    Post Lafayette implemented their action plan and did a Reflection on our SMART Plan June 2016

    The next reflection on progressJune 09, 206  

    See details https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dJMHI9qiBYkGnA-tGNJWIanUM5earSI...

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    Jul 20, 2020

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      Rituu B. Nanda

      Blog Canada- https://aidscompetence.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-s-possible-when...

      One powerful example of community action https://aidscompetence.ning.com/profiles/blogs/yes-roles-have-start...

      In the link below you will find a blog on meeting for action plan. Later the villagers took several successful actions. https://aidscompetence.ning.com/profiles/blogs/salt-gruph-in-action...

      My learning on actions by communities

      • Get multiple stakeholders involved 
      • Encourage individuals to take responsibilities of very small, doable actions. This will encourage them to do more.
      • Connect those who take action to encourage them further
      • Very important but often ignored- actions are based on research or facts or consider what is the reality because then actions will be effective and will encourage the action taker. 
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      Jul 20, 2020

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        Marlou

        Hi Birgitta,

        Thank you for this important question. 

        I watched The Constellation movie DARE again to find some answers. 

        Here is what Stephanie says about how she, as a community member, experienced the role of the facilitator during the action phase: "And the fact that we had this 'SALT Sherpa' helping us somehow to carry our luggage and reminding us where we were heading, was of enormous help for us". 

        And: "It was a huge decision to use SALT at this time because it allowed us to communicate with each other without bringing the emotional side to the table......  Each time, the SALT meeting helped us to discuss our project in a rational way".

        The role of the facilitator? Keep the conversation going, especially during the action phase, staying true to the principles of Support, Appreciate, Learn/Listen and Transfer. 

        See the full story at: https://asyouopenyoureyes.com/france

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        Jul 23, 2020