Pyramid An ISIS Accelerator Tool for Sustainability Training, Planning, and Teambuilding

1. The ISIS Accelerator – Tools for Sustainability PyramidAn ISIS AcceleratorTool for SustainabilityTraining, Planning, andTeambuilding Presentation slides and templates for use in connection with the Pyramid Manual – version 2.4 – BETA

2. Pyramid How to Use These Slides • For presenting workshops • Use Pyramid with a stakeholder group. Adapt the presentation by adding, deleting, and editing slides • For training and education • Use Pyramid as a teaching and learning tool • For creating graphics • Use the images to help illustrate reports or handouts

3. Training Educating Planning Teambuilding Building Consensus Training for Change Strategizing Change Changing Spreading Replicating Focusing Formal Planning Organizing Finding Niches Evaluating ISIS ACCELERATORTools for Sustainability, Built on the ISIS Method Defining Orienting Measuring Assessing Engaging

4. PYRAMID ... is an ISIS Accelerator tool used for  Running a sustainability training workshop  Running a collaborative planning process  Designing a sustainability project or initiative  Framing a longer sustainability course  Creating a team-building event  Supporting school curriculum on sustainability

5. The Compass of Sustainabilityis often used as the starting framework for Pyramid • Nature Ecosystems, resources, habitat, land cover, air and water quality • Economy Industry and agriculture, money, jobs, technical innovation • Society Norms and values, culture, government, institutions • Wellbeing Health, happiness, families, relationships, satisfaction with life

6. Pyramid can also use other frameworks as the base ... you choose! “Preparing the Ground” Before you begin, choose the framework upon which to build your Pyramid COMPASS OF SUSTAINABILITY SELF-DEFINITION OF SUSTAINABILITY VISION STATEMENT EARTH CHARTER NATURAL STEP PREPARE THE GROUND TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE “OTHER” What do we mean by sustainability? What is our vision for the future?

7. An option for preparatory reading: The Earth CharterA Consensus Declaration of Shared Vision, Values and Ethical Principles for Building a Just, Sustainable, and Peaceful World

8. The Earth CharterRepresents a synthesis of sustainability ethics, with input from science, religion, civil society, as well as all relevant international law Core sustainability values + Common ethical principles = Widely endorsed and inspiring call to action 1. Respect Earth and life in all its diversity. 2. Care for the community of life ... 3. Build democratic societies ... 4. Secure Earth's bounty and beauty ... 5. Protect and restore ... Earth's ecological systems ... 6. Prevent harm ... apply a precautionary approach 7. Adopt [sustainable] patterns of production, consumption, and reproduction ... 8. Advance the study of ecological sustainability ... 9. Eradicate poverty ... 10. Ensure that economic activities ... promote human development ... 11. Affirm gender equality ... ensure universal access 12. Uphold the right of all ... to a natural and social environment 13. Strengthen democratic institutions ... 14. Integrate [sustainability] into formal education and life-long learning ... 15. Treat all living beings with respect and consideration 16. Promote a culture of ... peace I. Respect for nature II. Universal human rights III. Economic justice IV. A culture of peace Download from www.earthcharter.org

9. How Pyramid Works Level 1: Indicators Understanding the key issues and trends in a system INDICATORS What is happening? What are the trends and forecasts if nothing changes?

10. How Pyramid Works Level 2: SystemsLooking for linkages and loops among the trends, and understanding how it all fits together SYSTEMS INDICATORS Why is it happening? What causes what? Where can change be made?

11. How Pyramid Works Level 3: InnovationFinding new ideas that can change the system INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS INDICATORS What kinds of change would be most effective ... for the whole system?

12. How Pyramid Works Level 4: StrategyPlanning for successful implementation of the best new ideas STEP 1: Change Theory STEP 2: Change Map STEP 3: Implement STEP 4: Assess & Repeat STRATEGIES INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS INDICATORS How do we effectively implement? What will it take to succeed?

13. How Pyramid Works Level 5: The Capstone AgreementA commitment to carry the result of the workshop into the real world AGREEMENTS & ACTIONS STRATEGIES INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS INDICATORS

14. How Pyramid Works The Pyramid Process Uses ISIS to build understanding, creativity, skill and agreement Resulting in Trust, Commitment, and Disciplined Implementation AGREEMENTS & ACTIONS STRATEGIES INNOVATIONS SYSTEMS INDICATORS

15. How Pyramid Works Thailand 2007 AtKisson “Intensive” Workshop Chiang Mai, Thailand Oct 2007 Pyramid takes a group on a complete sustainability journey, from information to action

16. How Pyramid Works ISIS Pyramid processes have been used ... By companies to create new sustainability initiatives, both internally and in their core operations By foundations to help identify new areas of grantmaking By UN, national, and local government agencies to frame policy innovations, “green” the offices, and train new sustainability leaders By educators to support an interdisciplinary and action-orientation of sustainable development, in both the classroom and in administration

17. Examples and Case Studies Pyramid in Adelaide, Australia Planning session involving senior officials in state and local government in South Australia; resulted in the launch of several new initiatives, including “Active Adelaide,” which increased biking to work among government employees from 2% to over 30% in just eight months

18. Examples and Case Studies Pyramid in Vietnam Training session for Vietnamese NGO leaders working on strategies for biodiversity conservation

19. Examples and Case Studies Pyramid on a Base (US Army) Training prepared Ft. Lewis personnel for a the creation of a 25-year sustainability management plan

20. Examples and Case Studies ISIS / Pyramid in Latvia Government officials in Latvia used Pyramid to create a new policy framework for spatial planning

21. Csopak, Hungary Brisbane, Australia Fort Lewis, USA Bangkok, Thailand Mjölby, Sweden ISIS Pyramids ... All Around the World London, UK

22. Step 1: Form Compass Teams Starting the Workshop NATURE ECONOMY SOCIETY WELLBEING • N = Nature Environment, resources, ecosystems, physical climate change impacts • E = Economy Agriculture, industry, employment, income, investment, infrastructure • S = Society Governance, culture, institutions, social stability, social trends • W = Wellbeing Individual health, families, education, quality of life

23. Beginning the Workshop Step 1: Form Compass Teams • Choose a Compass Point that stretches you • Make introductions • Make an Agreement about Team Roles NATURE ECONOMY SOCIETY WELLBEING

24. Beginning the Workshop Step 1: Form Teams • Choose a Topic Group • Go to a topic that stretches you • Make introductions • Make an Agreement about Team Roles * This slide is for when you are using a framework other than Compass

25. Setting the Ground Rules Know the R.O.P.E.S.… for an Effective Workshop Environment: • Responsibility • Openness • Participation • Energy • Seeking Common Ground

26. Setting the Ground Rules Team Decision-Making Process • Consensus ... OR

27. Setting the Ground Rules Team Decision-Making Process • Consensus ... OR • Majority Vote C C D

28. Setting the Ground Rules Team Roles • Facilitator

29. Setting the Ground Rules Team Roles • Facilitator • Timekeeper

30. Setting the Ground Rules Team Roles • Facilitator • Timekeeper • Recorder

31. Setting the Ground Rules Team Roles • Facilitator • Timekeeper • Recorder • Pyramid Construction Engineer

32. Setting the Ground Rules Team Roles • Facilitator • Timekeeper • Recorder • Pyramid Construction Engineer • Spokesperson REPORT

33. Setting the Ground Rules Team Roles • Facilitator • Timekeeper • Recorder • Pyramid Construction Engineer • Spokesperson REPORT

34. Level 1: Indicators • Generate 5-10 trend indicators for your Compass Point • Prepare post-its showing the trend and its name • Show the trend over time on a scale from “Ideal” to “Collapse” • Attach the post-its to your bottom panel of the Pyramid • Build the first level of the Pyramid

35. Methodology: Rapid Indicators NAME of Indicator IDEAL / SUSTAINABLE STEP 2: ASSESS THE PAST ... OR TWO SCENARIOS ! BARELY OK STEP 1: ASSESS STATUS TODAY STEP 3: CREATE A FUTURE SCENARIO TERRIBLE / COLLAPSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years Start with a Candidate Indicator or additional issue Create a trend graph, following these steps If data is not available, or you don’t know it, use your best professional judgment to make an estimate

36. Pyramid Indicators: Final Instructions The final product should look like this Copy each indicator graph, and its title, onto a separate post-it note, and put the post-it notes on the first-level panel of the Pyramid Prepare a brief presentation to explain your choices to the rest of the group

37. Level 2: Systems • Pick a top priority indicator • Make a “Systems Map” showing cause-and-effect relationships between that indicator and other indicators from around the Compass • Feel free to add indicators (issues, system elements) that were not identified at Level 1 • Identify the best Leverage Points for change • Name these Leverage Points, write them on post-it notes, and build the next layer of the Pyramid

38. Pyramid Level 2: Systems Start with one key Indicator Create a system map Find cause/effect links to trends in all 4 Compass Points Identify Leverage Points Describe each Leverage Point (place where you can effectively make change in the system) in a phrase Put the Leverage Points on Level 2 of the Pyramid

39. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE YOUR ISSUE ECONOMY WELLBEING -10 Years NOW +10 Years SOCIETY

40. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE CAUSE CAUSE YOUR ISSUE ECONOMY WELLBEING CAUSE CAUSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years CAUSE SOCIETY

41. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE CAUSE CAUSE YOUR ISSUE ECONOMY WELLBEING CAUSE CAUSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years CAUSE SOCIETY

42. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE YOUR ISSUE EFFECT ECONOMY WELLBEING CAUSE EFFECT CAUSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years EFFECT CAUSE SOCIETY

43. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE EFFECT YOUR ISSUE EFFECT ECONOMY WELLBEING CAUSE EFFECT EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT SOCIETY

44. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE EFFECT YOUR ISSUE EFFECT ECONOMY WELLBEING CAUSE EFFECT EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT SOCIETY

45. Systems Mapping Methodology NATURE EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE EFFECT YOUR ISSUE EFFECT ECONOMY WELLBEING CAUSE EFFECT EFFECT CAUSE CAUSE -10 Years NOW +10 Years EFFECT CAUSE EFFECT LEVERAGE POINTS SOCIETY

46. Sample System Map(Note: Text is in Latvian!)

47. Pyramid Level 3: Innovation Review the system maps and the information on the Pyramid ... let your mind wander Brainstorm ideas for changes that could be made at a leverage point (or at several leverage points) Share your best ideas with your group Each group picks up to three ideas, and prepares a very short presentation about those ideas (2 minutes per group!) Put the titles of your ideas on the Pyramid

48. Level 4: Strategy • Use a preference voting technique (“dot game”) to choose the best idea • THEN • Play the “Amoeba Game” AND / OR • Do a “SWOT” analysis of the highest-ranking idea(s) and make a plan of implementation

49. Level 5: Capstone • Frame a group consensus agreement resulting from the Pyramid, place this on top of the Pyramid OR • Have each individual make a written commitment for an individual follow-up action, place those inside the Pyramid • The group places the capstone on the Pyramid all together ... take a group photo!

50. You’re done! Congratulations on building the Pyramid! Now it’s time to turn what you learned or decided into action!