L’Arche Canada Strategic Framework for Planning & Action (2013-17)

1. L’Arche Canada Strategic Framework for Planning & Action (2013-17) Mandate & Selection Committee November 2012

2. Background Are you familiar with L’Arche’s International Mandate, which calls everyone in L’Arche … • To take ownership of our Mission • To develop Leadership • To engage with Culture and Society • To shape the Federation? [A complete copy of our this Mandate can be viewed at www.larchecommons.ca/mandate_2013] L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

3. Background The International L’Arche Mandate • was approved by communities of L’Arche from all over the world in Atlanta, U.S.A., this past June (2012), and • has been adopted by L’Arche Canada as it’s own national Mandate (2013-17). So in cooperation with L’Arche International, the L’Arche Canada Board of Directors has now struck a Committee to engage us all in a process that will help us to bring our new Mandate to life. This process is called a “Mandate & Selection Process”, and it will help to prepare us for next year’s National General Assembly which is scheduled to take place in Vancouver, May 23 – 26, 2013. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

4. Aim The Mandate & Selection Process has two main aims: • to finalize a new “Strategic Framework” that will enable L’Arche Canada to implement its mission and strategic priorities, based on the International mandate; and • to identify those who are called to lead L’Arche Canada in the implementation of its mission and strategic priorities for the next four years (May 2013 – May 2017). L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

5. Mandate & Selection Committee Members of the Committee include: • Eileen Glass (L’Arche International), Chair • Donna Diskos (L’Arche Canada Board) • Marc Larouche (L’Arche Le Printemps) • Sonia Larouche (L’Arche Mauricie) • Carl MacMillan (L’Arche Daybreak) • John O’Donnell (L’Arche Atlantic Region) L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

6. The Road to Today Before we look at our new proposed “Strategic Framework”—let’s look briefly at where we’ve been…. • In November 2009, L’Arche communities across Canada met in Île Perrot near Montreal • to ratify the current National Mandate (2009-13), and • to affirm Hollee Card and Joe Egan as our National leaders. • to ratify new corporate objects and bylaws governing L’Arche Canada • to approve adoption of a new compensation policy L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

7. The Road to Today (cont’d) Since then, much has been achieved: • We’ve implemented the new governance structures at the regional and national levels; • We’ve implemented the new national Compensation Policy; • We’ve developed a number of excellent educational and outreach resources (e.g., the iBelong website); • We’ve developed a Growing as Servant Leaders Program which has the potential to transform our communities in many positive ways. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

8. The Road to Today (cont’d) In March 2012, a Review of the 2009-13 Mandate confirmed, among other things, that • we’ve improved communications and lessened the gap between the local and national levels of L’Arche; • there is better and more meaningful inclusion of core members in our national structures (e.g., the National Council) L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

9. The Road to Today (cont’d) At the same time, we recognize that more needs to be done • especially in the area of outreach, and • to address concerns about the relationship of the Quebec Region with the rest of Canada. [For more details about the Review of the 2009-13 L’Arche Canada Mandate, visit www.larchecommons.ca/mandate_2013.] L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

10. The Road to Today (cont’d) In June 2012, delegates from L’Arche communities around the world ratified a new International Mandate in Atlanta. • Having adopted the new International Mandate as “Our Mandate”, the current leadership of L’Arche Canada is now focusing its efforts on developing a “Strategic Framework” • This Strategic Framework will enable us to implement the Mandate that we have embraced. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

11. The “Strategic Framework” We are calling our New Plan a “Strategic Framework” because • It has been developed thus far with a significant amount of input from those who have been charged by you—the members of L’Arche in Canada—to provide strategic leadership for L’Arche at the national level: • Members of the National Council, • Members of the L’Arche Canada Board, • Members of the L’Arche Canada Foundation Board, • Members of the Regional Leaders Group, • The National Leaders, and • Other key national staff people. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

12. The “Strategic Framework” We are calling our New Plan a “Strategic Framework” because • It identifies key priorities and practical undertakings that will enable us to implement our new Mandate (i.e., the International Mandate) here in Canada, starting in the coming year (2013). L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

13. Proposed Priorities (2013-17) The Strategic Framework identifies three (3) key priorities, along with a number of practical undertakings, that will enable us to implement our new National Mandate (2013-17). These priorities are: • Leadership, • Growth, and • Outreach. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

14. Proposed Priorities (2013-17) Note how our proposed Strategic Framework Priorities correspond with the International Mandate Priorities of • “Taking ownership of our Mission”, • “Developing Leadership”, • “Engaging with Culture and Society”, and • “Shaping the Federation.” L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

15. Priority #1: LEADERSHIP Leadership is the single most important issue that will affect the continued growth and stability of L’Arche in the future. • As we move from the era of the founder to the post founder era in our history, we need to ensure that we have a robust, inclusive and proactive leadership strategy. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

16. Priority #1: LEADERSHIP Our Plan for Leadership commits us to invest more in the following: • L’Arche Servant Leadership Model: The L’Arche Servant Leadership Model translates the Identity and Mission into day to day actions in community. It is intended to inspire, teach, energize and focus leaders throughout the organization. • Recruiting: L’Arche needs to be more deliberate in attracting assistants who have the desire and ability to live out the mission over the long term. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

17. Priority #1: LEADERSHIP • Best Practice People Processes: The Growing as Servant Leaders Program will develop and implement human resource tools and best practices to support the development of leaders from their earliest months at L’Arche. • Continuous Learning Culture: L’Arche Canada envisions building a culture of ownership for the mission among all who support L’Arche. • Training and Formation: We will develop distinctive training and formation curricula based on the Servant Leadership model for all roles. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

18. Priority #1: LEADERSHIP • Individual Leader Focus: We will identify how to inspire, provide growth opportunities and connect with those assistants who have an interest in continuing their leadership growth journey at L’Arche. • Alumni Engagement: We will connect with, engage, support and draw on the many alumni who carry the spirit of servant leadership in their current roles and relationships beyond L’Arche. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

19. Priority #1: LEADERSHIP Summary: Every community will need to make a commitment to implementing the proposed Growing as Servant Leaders Program. L’Arche Canada will ensure • that adequate resources are allocated to this new leadership program, and • that these improvements will continue to benefit L’Arche communities on an ongoing basis, once implemented. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

20. Priority #2: GROWTH We commit ourselves to growth, creating new homes and programs, expanding existing communities, and exploring new innovative ways of reaching out in friendship and service to Canadians who have an intellectual disability • We will expand the mission impact of L’Arche across Canada. • This will require a stronger partnership between local L’Arche communities and L’Arche Canada. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

21. Priority #2: GROWTH Our Plan for Growth commits us to invest more in the following: • Creation of a new national leadership position to champion growth. • Developing and implementing a proactive growth plan for L’Arche in Canada. • Supporting the development of 2 or 3 new L’Arche models or “demonstration projects.” • Exploring relationships with other existing entities who are reaching out to L’Arche. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

22. Priority #2: GROWTH • Exploring and developing new funding options that are less dependent on government funding. • Reviewing and specifying how Regional Leaders can be most effectively engaged in the proactive growth of L’Arche in the future. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

23. Priority #2: GROWTH • Using the recent experience of developing our national leadership strategy (the Growing as Servant Leaders Program) as a model for developing a growth strategy. • The national board will champion a working group to reflect about the growth of L’Arche in a proactive manner and to work closely with National staff. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

24. Priority #3: OUTREACH L’Arche is repeatedly asked to share its vision, values and practices with others. Our Plan for Outreach commits us to invest more in the following: • Reallocate existing resources to maintain a full time role, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, to lead this strategy. • Develop partnerships that will maximize the impact of our program outreach and generate revenue. • Develop a plan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of L’Arche that is directly tied to our mandate and its three overarching priorities. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

25. Priority #3: OUTREACH • Observe and report on social and political issues, and trends that are relevant for L’Arche and for people with developmental disabilities, and facilitating L’Arche Canada’s participation in discussions and dialogues concerning those issues and trends. • Explore the idea of creating fee for service i.e. training workshops for other organizations. • Use the recent experience of developing our national leadership strategy (the Growing as Servant Leaders Program) as a model for focusing our program of outreach and engagement with society. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

26. Mandate & Selection Process Timeline L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

27. Questions & Discussion Members of various bodies within each Community —e.g., Boards, Councils, Assistant & Core Member Groups, etc.—are invited now to take some time to discuss and to provide feedback on the questions posed on the next slide. Group feedback on the questions should then be sent to: Marc Larouche: marc_larouche@globetrotter.net or Carl MacMillan: carl@larchedaybreak.com The deadline for submitting feedback in this initial round of consultations is Friday, December 14, 2012. L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013

28. Questions & Discussion Questions for Discussion & Feedback: • What, in your view, are the two or three most important or inspiring elements of the “Strategic Framework”? • Is there anything in the Strategic Framework that is difficult for you to support? If so, why? • As the Mandate & Selection Committee moves forward with its work, is there anything that you want to communicate to the Committee, or is there an important addition or adjustment to the Framework that you would like the Committee to consider (please be as specific as possible)? Thank you for taking the time to participate in this phase of our Mandate & Selection Process! L'Arche Canada Mandate 2013