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 […]
Clarifying different roles for staff, leaders and members Read More »
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 »
If you had a chance to participate in one of my recent Masterclasses, you will know that we spent a lot of time on the importance of showing empathy and compassion. Everyone in our “zoom squares” has a story. We never know what may be happening in the lives of our coalition members. They may
Coalition Engagement Skill #7: Show empathy Read More »
Engaging coalitions, partnerships, workgroups and teams is particularly challenging right now. Most meetings are still occurring virtually and “zoom” fatigue is real. When only a few people show their video and the energy is low, it is really difficult to effectively engage participants. As a coalition leader, you are responsible for modeling and encouraging positive
Coalition Engagement Skill #6: Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm Read More »
One of the most important roles for a coalition leader to play is that of a “master facilitator.” Although you may think you need to be the one to “do” everything, if you are really going to be able to achieve more together than you can on your own, facilitate conversations and connections. Join me
Coalition Engagement Skill #5: Facilitate conversations and connections Read More »
Do you know what only you can do as a coalition leader? Do your coalition members know their roles and how they “fit” in the coalition? As a coalition leader, it is easy to “assume” that everyone knows what role(s) they are playing as part of the coalition. You may also have different expectations for
Coalition Engagement Skill #4: Clarify meaningful roles and responsibilities 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
Partnership Pitfall #2: Overcommitted Read More »
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 »