Community conditions refer to the system of ideals, values, beliefs, knowledge, and routines that a society instills in its citizens and transmits from one generation to another. The new emerging community conditions move us from a service culture to a full based citizen leadership culture.
By understanding the shift in community conditions, citizens can better equip themselves with positive thoughtful approaches to change.
| OLD COMMUNITY CONDITIONS Focused on problem solving Reactive solutions Emphasis on answers Services were packaged and prescriptive "Experts" were the answer Competitive organizations and services Activity driven solutions Fragmentation of services Focus on the individual Limited networking in community Policy formation in authoritarian Decisions are controlled |
| NEW COMMUNITY CONDITIONS Focused on development Prevention of problems Emphasis on the questions Services are "tailored" and developed to fit the community Citizens have the answers Collaboration of organizations and services Vision and mission driven Organization around the conditions Primary emphasis on community Networking is real and dynamic Policy formation is democratic Decisions are shared |
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This information was prepared by the Chandler Center for Community Leadership, 2600 NW College Way, Bend, Oregon 97701-5998, Phone (541) 388-8361, Fax (541) 383-8002, Electronic Mail, hoguet@oes.orst.edu. The Center is a collaboration of Oregon State University Extension Service, Central Oregon Community College and the Chandler Center. The Center began in 1992 to foster community-based leadership and to encourage individuals and community groups to take part in governing. The Center focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on developing and sustaining public policy issues, community systems, and collaborations. Chandler Center for Community Leadership
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