building leadership and entrepreneurial capacity for a sustainable hawaii
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Building Leadership and Entrepreneurial Capacity For a Sustainable Hawaii Linda M. Lewandowski, DEL-MEM Candidate Advisor: M ichael O rbach, Ph.D. Photos by: Kohala Photo/Aniela Chertavian. Background. Photo by: Shutterstock / Blaiz. Research Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Building Leadership and Entrepreneurial CapacityFor a Sustainable Hawaii
Linda M. Lewandowski, DEL-MEM Candidate
Advisor: Michael Orbach, Ph.D.
Photos by: Kohala Photo/Aniela Chertavian
Background
Photo by: Shutterstock/Blaiz
Research ObjectivesThe objectives of the research are to:1. Identify stakeholder knowledge, skills and motivations for supporting
Planet Pioneers (PP) mission that will inform PP partnership and program designs.
2. Document and analyze the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of local community residents and other stakeholders as they pertain to the vision of a sustainable Hawaii.
Photo by: Kohala Photo/Aniela Chertavian
Start-up: Challenges and AdaptationsConceived in early 2010 and refined later that summer
Early market research validated compelling need exists
Development of the PP strategic plan
Shift from forming 501 (c) 3 to pilot project
New principal at KHS-an opportunity
PP Academy launch, January 2012
Nine months earlier than planned
Challenges with the local culturePhoto by: Office Online
Start-up: Challenges and AdaptationsInitial
concept
Refined concept
Market researc
h
Strategic plan
Forming NFP
Eight quarter
plan
Outreach and
comms
Survey
PP Academ
y launch
Summer Fall Winter Winter Spring Summer Fall Fall Fall 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012
New KHS Principal
NKCRC Pilot
Partnerships
Outreach and comms
Survey
PP Academy Launch
Summer Fall Fall Fall Fall-Winter January 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012
Building Leadership and Entrepreneurial CapacityPartnership modelsUlumauUnreasonable InstituteWhat Motivates Partners to Participate?Common visionCommon purposeLike valuesYouth are the future*
Photo by: Aniela Chertavian
Methods
Primary research tool:
Plan A=survey questionnaire
Plan B=addition of focus groups and key informant
interviews
Study expected to enroll 20-25 subjects for
surveys/interviews
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Stakeholder Group Planned Actual Key Informant Interviews Conducted
KHS parents 25 12 6
Teachers 25 5 3
KHS leadership 2 2 2
Community seniors 60 14 7
Other community members 15 10 3PP Partners (not stakeholders but included in survey)
20 12 9
Total 152 55 30
Stakeholders & Surveys
Analytical Approach
Identify Primary Factors Supporting PPIdentify Primary Factors Not Supporting PP
Identify Primary Stakeholders Groups
Conduct Key Informant Interviews per Stakeholder Group
Insights
Data Analysis
Conclusions
Results
Identified five primary stakeholders
Revealed three primary motivations for supporting PP
Found no primary non-supporters of PP
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Resident Perceptions of Sustainability
Return of Hawaii to sustainable past as part of heritage and cultural practices
Entrusting future to youth through effective mentorship and leadership skill enhancement
Part of livelihood depends on sustainability
Just knowing Hawaii becoming more sustainable
Increased sustainability so youth have better life
More effective use of public funds for sustainability
Use of private funds for improving Hawaii's sustainability
No value to me
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
#8#7#6#5#4#3#2#1
Return of Hawaii to sustainable past as part of heritage and cultural practices
Entrusting future to youth through effective mentorship and leadership skill enhancement
Part of livelihood depends on sustainability
Just knowing Hawaii becoming more sustainable
Increased sustainability so youth have better life
More effective use of public funds for sustainability
Use of private funds for improving Hawaii's sustainability
No value to me
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
#8#7#6#5#4#3#2#1
Return of Hawaii to sustainable past as part of heritage and cultural practices
Entrusting future to youth through effective mentorship and leadership skill enhancement
Part of livelihood depends on sustainability
Just knowing Hawaii becoming more sustainable
Increased sustainability so youth have better life
More effective use of public funds for sustainability
Use of private funds for improving Hawaii's sustainability
No value to me
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
#8#7#6#5#4#3#2#1
Achieving Sustainable Hawaii in 10-20 Years
School partnerships
Conditions for leadership and entrepreneur development in our youth
Maintaining Hawaiian culture
Communities assist sustainability efforts
Keep best talent in HI
Reduce ineffective workforce development public spending
Improve community sustainability knowledge and practices
Promote sustainability curriculum
Invest local funds in RE projects
Improve teacher sustainablity knowledge/skill
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
BlankExtremely importantVery importantImportantSomewhat importantNot important
School partnerships
Conditions for leadership and entrepreneur development in our youth
Maintaining Hawaiian culture
Communities assist sustainability efforts
Keep best talent in HI
Reduce ineffective workforce development public spending
Improve community sustainability knowledge and practices
Promote sustainability curriculum
Invest local funds in RE projects
Improve teacher sustainablity knowledge/skill
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
BlankExtremely importantVery importantImportantSomewhat importantNot important
School partnerships
Conditions for leadership and entrepreneur development in our youth
Maintaining Hawaiian culture
Communities assist sustainability efforts
Keep best talent in HI
Reduce ineffective workforce development public spending
Improve community sustainability knowledge and practices
Promote sustainability curriculum
Invest local funds in RE projects
Improve teacher sustainablity knowledge/skill
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
BlankExtremely importantVery importantImportantSomewhat importantNot important
Factors Impacting Youths’ Ability to Lead Sustainability Initiatives in Hawaii
Exisitng local initiatives
KHS curriculum
Teacher sustainability proficiency
KHS administration
Parental support
Student interest
Student leadership motivation
Partnerships outside NK
Successful PP program
Additional grant funding
Local political leadership involvement
Your personal attitude and support
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Don't know/not sureextreme impactSerious impactSlight impactNo impact
Exisitng local initiatives
KHS curriculum
Teacher sustainability proficiency
KHS administration
Parental support
Student interest
Student leadership motivation
Partnerships outside NK
Successful PP program
Additional grant funding
Local political leadership involvement
Your personal attitude and support
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Don't know/not sureextreme impactSerious impactSlight impactNo impact
Exisitng local initiatives
KHS curriculum
Teacher sustainability proficiency
KHS administration
Parental support
Student interest
Student leadership motivation
Partnerships outside NK
Successful PP program
Additional grant funding
Local political leadership involvement
Your personal attitude and support
Other
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Don't know/not sureextreme impactSerious impactSlight impactNo impact
DiscussionLocal community residents and partners will support
PPMotivated to invest in preparing youth to lead
Hawaii’s transformationPartners have high sustainability IQGeneral Kohala population has low
sustainability IQSurvey best informs:
Raising sustainability awarenessInfluencing the school’s curriculum Scaling the Planet Pioneer model
Photo by: Aniela Chertavian
ConclusionsPP Academy program and partnership model for the pilot
is meeting or exceeding expectationsValue of early market research Role of strategic planningNeed for early and continued engagement of partners
Survey shows broad support for the PP mission and program
Youth leadership and entrepreneurial capacity required for a sustainable Hawaii
Photo by: Aniela Chertavian
Questions
Planet PioneersBe bold, be innovative, be honest, and leave it better!
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