The Area Development Initiative to Grow YSI: History, Impact, Current Status and Future Development
The Work of the Local Leaders: How do they make a difference?
videos
The thematic examples that follow are organised within several broad categories gleaned from an examination of the work of local leaders over the past three years. Taken in their entirety, and presented in their own words, the perceptive “stories” they tell encapsulate the centrality of their skill sets as relationship-based professionals. These video clips amply demonstrate the essential role local leaders have played in growing and sustaining effective youth-led social innovation across Ireland.
Initial Interactions
Susan O’Neill discusses the importance of listening in the beginning stages of relationship-building. It is important to listen to and acknowledge where the project and the people are, to acknowledge their experiences, and to move from there. (2020/21)
Susan O’Neill reflects on being in the classroom as an outsider, how to be facilitative and accepting, and the importance of being fully present. (2020/21)