It is easy for us to focus on all the things that are changing and to become overwhelmed with all of the change. One of the most important things that needs to remain the same in coalition building is finding ways to connect and engage with partners. Given that, not everything HAS to change. Even though it may look different in “how” you do it, the focus on relationships and partnerships is extremely important if you are going to continue to work together to accomplish more than you could on your own.
Join our conversation this week as we discuss three things that don’t need to change even when everything around you is changing.
- Connection – Coalition work is still all about relationships. One of my favorite tools is “We! Connect Cards.” Remember, when you ask questions, take the time to acknowledge and engage with your coalition members as they respond.
- Communication – Let your coalition know what is happening, what is not happening and how they can get involved.
- Clarity – As Brene Brown reminds us, Clear is kind. Unclear is Unkind. How can we be clear in our communication? How can we clarify when things are unclear?
So what about you? How are you going to connect, communicate or gain clarity this week?
If you haven’t yet, check out the free worksheet on Change Management Reflection. This resource can help you throughout this VLOG series.
