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Coalition Wellness Keeping It Healthy. Ernest A. Lewis ernest@ealewisconsulting.com Coalition Mentor The Lucas County Community Partnership July 12, 2005 http://www.ealewisconsulting.com/coalitionwellness.htm. Objectives. Symptoms of Struggling Coalition Traits of Healthy Coalition
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Coalition WellnessKeeping It Healthy Ernest A. Lewis ernest@ealewisconsulting.com Coalition Mentor The Lucas County Community Partnership July 12, 2005 http://www.ealewisconsulting.com/coalitionwellness.htm
Objectives • Symptoms of Struggling Coalition • Traits of Healthy Coalition • Process to a Healthy Coalition • Finding New Energy • Getting Action Oriented • Keeping the Energy High • How to Start
Areas To Consider • Strategic Planning • Team Building / Group Dynamics • Individual and Team Accountability • Continuous Improvement • Board and Staff Development • Executive Coaching
Symptoms of a Struggling Coalition • Low Energy
Traits of Healthy Coalition • High Energy
A Path to New Energy Skepticism / Frustration / Low Energy Strategic Planning Session Gets People Focused Team Work Improvement Ideas Opens the Door to… High Energy / Optimism / Team Spirit
Strategic Planning Basics • 4-6 hours - Outside Facilitator - High energy!!! • Invite New Recruits • Vision/Mission • Current Situation • Ideal Situation • Action Plan and Task List – Must lead…? Save the SWOT Analysis for later!
Brainstorming • Follow true Brainstorming Rules • Individual Brainstorming • Be Specific, One Idea Per Card • In what ways might we do better? • Consider ALL areas for improvement! • Group Brainstorming
Affinity Diagram • Categorize • Prioritize Finance Programs Marketing Parent training $ Event Newsletter Grants Website Diversion Raffle Email Pledge $
Review the Committee Structure • Is Everyone on a committee? • Breakout Sessions • Affinity Diagram categories Selected by the appropriate committees • Meeting Time to create Action Plan / Task List
Action Plan / Task List Task Responsible Deadline Resources/Comments Be Specific Look for a Group Project
Keep the Momentum • Monthly meetings – High Energy Champions! • Review the Action Plan / Stick to it! • Reports from EVERY committee • Discuss the Roadblocks • Recognize Achievements and Progress No Matter How Small! The Coalition That Praises Together…
Keep the Momentum • Remind Everyone this is a ……… Process! • Annual Retreat • Positive Attitudes • Watch Your Language! • Keep It Fun
Tough love and Accountability Even for Volunteers!
Getting Started • Schedule a Strategic Planning Session • Key Players • New Recruits • Use a Facilitator – Outside Objective Observer • Professional Facilitator • Industry Expert • HR or T & D Professional • Plan Your Agenda and Expected Outcomes