As we are continuing to adapt and adjust to change, one of the most frustrating aspects of change is when we have a plan and that plan gets interrupted, changed or completely revised. My mom recently gave my daughter an old Weekly Reader book “Frog and Toad Together” and the first story is about Toad …
Although you may have selected priorities, narrowed those priorities and have begun working on these priorities, it can be very tempting to get distracted by many other things and no longer focus on your priorities. If you want to make an impact and see outcomes related to your priority, it’s important to stay focused. This …
Coalition Building: Staying focused on your priorities Read More »
One important challenge with coalition building is that coalition members have their own passion, priority and organizational goals. When you set priorities as a coalition, some of those members will not have their “priority” as the coalition’s priorities. This can be disappointing for members and may even result in them deciding not to participate in …
Coalition Building: Dealing with disappointment when setting priorities Read More »
This is one of the most challenging aspects of coalition building. Even if you think you have narrowed your priorities, there is a good chance you will have to prioritize your priorities. For example, I’ve spent many years working on the priority of “increasing colon cancer screening.” Although this may seem like a focused priority, …
Last week, we focused on the initial questions to ask before you revise your plan. These questions help you know how it has been used and what has worked well or could be improved. The answers to last week’s questions will inform your revision process. This week, there are three more questions to consider when …
As we mentioned in the post two weeks ago, one of the things that you need to consider when building a coalition is the existence of a plan. While it may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. I’ve had the opportunity to work on several different types of plans and lead …