Future Force Forum -Vision for Nebraska

Assignment

All teams had the same assignment

Context	This activity is designed so that we apply the information about the conditions facing Nebraska, as well as the goals for workforce development, economic development and education.
Objective	The objective of this round of work is to develop a Vision for the State of Nebraska that describes how life here will be improved once we have achieved our goals for the collaboration/cooperation/integration of workforce development, economic development, business, and education.
Process	Small Group Activity In your group, define a vision for the State of Nebraska that describes a significantly improved quality of life for all Nebraskans. Use the following questions to stimulate your conversation and develop your vision: What is better about life in Nebraska? What are the ideal states of economic development, workforce development, business and education in Nebraska? What systems are critical to improving the knowledge, skills, and resources for learning, earning, and living in Nebraska today and in the future? What principles should guide all our efforts in the state concerning education, workforce development and economic development? Use the white walls and pens provided to brainstorm your ideas. Once you’ve developed your vision, create a stand alone presentation on the same white boards that would be understood by a person who didn’t participate in this workshop.
Exchange	You will present this vision in a concise report out, and also in the next activity.

Vision Teamlist



Team 1	Team 2	Team 3
Ann Dales	Connie Eichhorn	Barb Onnen
Bob Arp	Gayle McClure	Barb Waller
Donna Vrbka	Greg Smith	Carly Runestad
Greg Stahr	Gregg Christensen	Dennis Headrick
John Bell	Janet Drudik	Ernie Gross
Lori Vanderheiden	Kim Larson	Joan Modrell
Rick Moses	Lori Hein	Kathy Gifford
Roger E. Glawatz	Mike Price	Lori Scherer
Sheryl Wright	Thomas Miller	Francoise Matthis

Team 4	Team 5	Team 6
Chris Polenz	Daniel Doherty	Carol Andringa
Dave Masilko	David Gordon	Constance Daly
Donlynn Rice	Deborah Romanek	Daniel Davidchik
Fernando Lecuona	Ernie Goss	Deb Sanne
Jill Schreck	Heather Whaley	Jan Brandt
Joe Rowson	James Linderholm	Jolene Jeffries
Matthew Fisherq	Jay Sears	Julie Karavas
Seth Derner	Jody Krueger	Marilyn McGahan
Tammie Burns	Rebecca Hasty	Rebecca Eberly
Timothy Shafer

Team 7	Team 8	Team 9
Betty Palmer	Dan Hoesing	Bill Eakins
Bonnie McPhillips	Doug Christensen	Bob Lungrin
Kathie Lueke	Duane Matson	Bonnie Sibert
Lisa Johnson	Jean Brown	Curt Beck
Pat Crisler	Ken Spellman	Jack Shepard
Steve Richmond	Lindy Foley	Jim Walsh
Susan Scott	Tom Whalen	Julie Panko
Tim Nollette	Wayne Saske	Kris Howe
		Manelle Keefover

Team 10	Team 11	Team 12
Anthony Koyzis	Betty Red Leaf-Collett	Caleb Pollard
Beverly Newton	Cynthia Baum	Dean Folkers
Dallas Beshaler	Dan Mauk	Erika Volker
Dwayne Probyn	Dennis Baack	Jan Norlander-Jensen
Justin Wagner	Jerry Smith	K.C. Belitz
Mary Barkeloo	Larry Starr	Rhonda Jindra
Richard Katt	Mike Abdouch	Rich Pahls
Sandra Scofield	Tony Glenn	Sarah Dempsey
Scott Broady	Wendy Boyer	Shirley Baum

Team 1	Team 2
Team 3	Team 4
Team 5	Team 6
Team 7	Team 8
Team 9	Team 10
Team 11	Team 12
Debrief Michael Kaufman: What patterns do you see among these boards? Collaboration Technology A better Nebraska Innovation Partnerships Retention of workforce WIllingness to take risks Connecting people through technology Evolution Desire for change and in some cases, an urgency for change Funding Fewer boundaries Michael: What kind of feeling do you get when you look at some of these statements? Opportunity to build something better Better quality of life We're on the same page Progress Lack of reference to the government. We were successful almost In spite of no government support. Michael: Anything that surprised you? There is a lack of young people in the room Also, a lack of diversity Michael: Other comments: I wonder if you proposed the same questions to young people, what the answer would be. We could be seeing a huge change from the younger generation. There's not much said about the radically changing demographics of our state. And nothing about the achievement gap. We all know how important government is, but we know they can't take care of all the problems. How do we share the good news with each other what's going on? It seems that we need to reeducate parents. So how do we get through the transition? Michael: Whatever you all come up with and any change in general you need a change management plan. You need a group to shepherd the process along. top of page