Open communication and trust among members are critical for a coalitions' effectiveness. For some communities the coalition is comprised of adults who grew up in that community together and never left. If the patters of communication are open and full of trust, the basic groundwork has been laid. If communication patterns are closed and there is lack of trust, the task of building a coalition will be difficult until positive relationships can be established. In more mobile communities (i.e., metropolitan ares) open communication and trust are not easily established because people do not know each other. Thus, these skills need to be developed and incorporated in the coalition process through such activities as informal social gatherings.
Turf issues can be a major barrier to creating trust. It is important that they be openly discussed early in the collaboration process. If at any time during the collaborative process a turf issue surfaces, it is best to address it immediately, otherwise the group may become divided. Since coalitions are comprised of divers people who do think in territorial ways, it is important to create a shared vision. Participant sin the coalition must come to a consensus around the definition of the need or issue they wish to deal with, and develop a mission statement. This mission should provide direction in the collaborative effort's decisions and programs.
Open communication and trust among members are critical for a coalitions' effectiveness. For some communities the coalition is comprised of adults who grew up in that community together and never left. If the patters of communication are open and full of trust, the basic groundwork has been laid. If communication patterns are closed and there is lack of trust, the task of building a coalition will be difficult until positive relationships can be established. In more mobile communities (i.e., metropolitan ares) open communication and trust are not easily established because people do not know each other. Thus, these skills need to be developed and incorporated in the coalition process through such activities as informal social gatherings.
Turf issues can be a major barrier to creating trust. It is important that they be openly discussed early in the collaboration process. If at any time during the collaborative process a turf issue surfaces, it is best to address it immediately, otherwise the group may become divided. Since coalitions are comprised of divers people who do think in territorial ways, it is important to create a shared vision. Participant sin the coalition must come to a consensus around the definition of the need or issue they wish to deal with, and develop a mission statement. This mission should provide direction in the collaborative effort's decisions and programs.
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