Depending upon the structure of your coalition, you may have formal or informal coalition leaders. In most situations, the leaders are unpaid volunteers in the coalition. They may have a passion for the mission of the coalition or their work may closely align with the work of the coalition. Defining roles for leaders can vary […]
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As coalition staff, it can be really easy to become overwhelmed by all that needs to be done with the coalition. You are likely in a staff position because you are passionate about the work of the coalition. You realize that there are so many needs and opportunities that it is difficult to say “no”
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Although you have a shared passion and interest for the work, what role you play in a coalition as staff vs. leaders or members is different. In most coalitions, staff are paid and volunteers are unpaid. Even if your coalition leaders or members work aligns very closely with the work of the coalition, their job
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Before you can get clear on the roles of those involved in the coalition, it’s important to get clear on the primary role(s) of the coalition. What is it that you really do? What is it that you don’t do? Once you have this level of clarity, then you can develop roles and responsibilities for
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One of the most important and challenging aspects of leading a coalition – or really any team – is getting clear on roles. When we find ourselves overwhelmed by all of the work or frustrated that no one is volunteering, unclear roles are likely part of the problem. If your members are confused about who
Clarifying Roles: One of THE most important things you can do Read More »
As a coalition, it can be easy to be overcommitted (which we talked about as our Partnership Pitfall #2). A related pitfall happens when we communicate to our partners and stakeholders that we can do more than we can actually do. In our enthusiasm (and sometimes our people-pleasing tendencies), we can communicate unrealistic expectations and
Partnership Pitfall #7: Overselling and Under delivering Read More »
If you are leading a coalition, there are likely many more needs than you, your staff and your coalition can meet. Part of the reason you are doing this work is because you want to help people and make a difference. Do you find that you cannot follow-up on your existing commitments? Do you look
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For the last 12 weeks, we have focused on managing and reacting to change. We continue to experience unprecedented change and will be practicing trying new things and making adjustments. For the last several days, I took time off work. I really stepped away and have not even checked email! I read some books, spent
Change: Do what fills your cup Read More »
We are all bombarded by requests for our time. During this time of continual change, it often takes more time than it used to in order to accomplish even the “little” things. When our colleagues, partners, coalitions, family members and friends ask us for something, we often have a sense of urgency in responding either
Change: Take the time to pause Read More »
During times of change, it can be easy to live in a “reactive” state. When we lead coalitions and partnerships, it can be easy to think that we always have to be reactive and ready to respond to anyone and everyone’s requests as soon as possible. This can be particularly true if you are
Change: Now is the time to create your “ideal week” Read More »