DEFINITIONS

• COALITION: Organizations working together in a common effort for a common purpose in order to make more effective and efficient use of resources.

• NETWORK: Individuals or organizations who share information, ideas, or resources.

DEFINITIONS

•PARTNERSHIP: Individuals or organizations working together in a side-by-side effort to accomplish a common goal with a shared sense of purpose and a shared responsibility for the outcome.

HOW TO STRUCTURE A COALITION

• Involve all key players.• Choose a realistic strategy.• Establish a shared vision.• Agree to disagree in the process.• Make promises that can be kept.• Build ownership at all levels.• Publicize their success.

COALITION GOAL SETTING

ROAD MAP TO SUCCESS• GOAL: A specific end result you

want in a certain amount of time.– SHORT TERM GOAL

– LONG TERM GOAL

– GROUP GOAL

– INDIVIDUAL GOAL

ESTABLISHING GOALS

• Develop a list of priorities.• Share what problems or needs are

being addressed by your agency/organization.

• Identify group goals.– new concerns to address– enhancing present work on problems

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOALS

GOALS MUST BE:

• BELIEVABLE• ATTAINABLE• TANGIBLE• ON A TIMETABLE• WIN-WIN

DECISION MAKING PROCESS

• Define the problem• Decide on a method for decision making • Gather information• List possible alternative solutions• Develop pros and cons for alternatives• Decide on the alternative & carry it out. • Evaluate

TURF ISSUES

• “Turf-ism” is the non-cooperation or conflict between organizations with common goals or interests. Expected to work together in a given situation, yet they compete or don’t communicate well.

TURF ISSUES

Turf-ism exists because partners:

• Perceive incompatible goals• Defend their domain-don’t

want to lose power• AND…The most important

turf issue!

TURF ISSUES

Failure to Communicate

HOW TO MANAGE TURF ISSUES

• Clarify goals and commitment

• Open communication between partners

• Equal power among partners

• Willingness to compromise

• Sensitivity to the needs of other participants