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