Overview
This final unit will invite dialogue on the future of leadership and change for climate adaptation practitioners and leaders. What are the key skills that are being called for as we seek to address the long-term challenges and opportunities for climate adaptation practitioners. In the words of the late Ojibway elder Richard Wagamese, “I no longer want to be resilient. I don’t want to simply bounce back from things that hurt me or cause me pain. Bouncing back means returning to where I stood before. Instead, I want to go beyond the hurts and the darkness…. Now I reach for beyond every day, in every encounter, in every circumstance.” (2016, p. 108). What supports and resources will you use to cultivate resilience and sustainability for yourself and your leadership practice as you pursue this important work. What is the story of hope and inspiration that you are sharing? What future are you working towards?
Activities and Assessment
- Review assigned readings and resources for Unit 10
- Activity 1: Participate in Harvesting the Learning online discussion forum
Activity 1: Harvesting the learning
What has shifted for you during the last several weeks?
Consider the reflective questions:
- What has been the most significant a-ha for you?
- What are you grateful for?
- What has shifted for you as a result of this course?
- What surprised you?
- What doubts and reservations do you hold?
- What strategies will you use to continue to build capacity in this area?
By Wednesday post your initial substantive post to the Unit 10: Harvesting the Learning discussion forum