DT #560 Building a Rally Point in Your Community - Mark Perna

Develop This: Economic and Community Development

Summary

In this Develop This! episode, Dennis and Mark Perna discuss the crucial importance of uniting communities around shared goals and achieving genuine consensus. They explore the challenges of building consensus in a polarized world, the significance of understanding younger generations, and the necessity of delivering education with purpose. Mark emphasizes the need to break down silos and create a competitive advantage for communities by connecting education and employment. The conversation outlines actionable steps for transitioning from collaboration to consensus, ultimately fostering a thriving community.

Takeaways

• A rallying point is essential for community progress.
• Understanding young people's perspectives is crucial for economic development.
• Consensus is necessary for actionable outcomes in communities.
• Collaboration without consensus leads to stagnation.
• Education must be relevant and purposeful to engage younger generations.
• Communities need to connect educational pipelines to workforce needs.
• Passion is found through resilience and grit, not just interest.
• Breaking down silos is key to community growth and development.
• Hope can be cultivated through actionable steps and understanding.
• Engaging young people can transform community dynamics.