Coalition WellnessCoalition WellnessKeeping It HealthyKeeping It Healthy

Ernest A. LewisErnest A. Lewisernest@ealewisconsulting.comernest@ealewisconsulting.com

Coalition MentorCoalition MentorThe Lucas County Community PartnershipThe Lucas County Community Partnership

July 12, 2005July 12, 2005

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ObjectivesObjectives

Symptoms of Struggling CoalitionSymptoms of Struggling Coalition Traits of Healthy CoalitionTraits of Healthy Coalition Process to a Healthy CoalitionProcess to a Healthy Coalition

Finding New EnergyFinding New Energy Getting Action OrientedGetting Action Oriented Keeping the Energy HighKeeping the Energy High How to StartHow to Start

Areas To ConsiderAreas To Consider Strategic PlanningStrategic Planning

Team Building / Group DynamicsTeam Building / Group Dynamics Individual and Team AccountabilityIndividual and Team Accountability Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement Board and Staff DevelopmentBoard and Staff Development Executive Coaching Executive Coaching

Symptoms of a Struggling Symptoms of a Struggling CoalitionCoalition

Low EnergyLow Energy

Traits of Healthy Traits of Healthy CoalitionCoalition

High EnergyHigh Energy

A Path to New EnergyA Path to New Energy

Skepticism / Frustration / Low EnergySkepticism / Frustration / Low Energy

Strategic Planning SessionStrategic Planning Session

Gets People FocusedGets People Focused

Team WorkTeam Work

Improvement IdeasImprovement Ideas

Opens the Door to…Opens the Door to…

High Energy / Optimism / Team SpiritHigh Energy / Optimism / Team Spirit

Strategic Planning Strategic Planning BasicsBasics

4-6 hours - Outside Facilitator - High 4-6 hours - Outside Facilitator - High energy!!!energy!!!

Invite New RecruitsInvite New Recruits

Vision/MissionVision/Mission Current SituationCurrent Situation Ideal SituationIdeal Situation

Action Plan and Task List – Must lead…?Action Plan and Task List – Must lead…?

Save the SWOT Analysis for later!

BrainstormingBrainstorming Follow true Brainstorming RulesFollow true Brainstorming Rules

Individual BrainstormingIndividual Brainstorming Be Specific, One Idea Per CardBe Specific, One Idea Per Card In what ways might we do better?In what ways might we do better? Consider ALL areas for improvement!Consider ALL areas for improvement!

Group BrainstormingGroup Brainstorming

Affinity DiagramAffinity Diagram

CategorizeCategorize PrioritizePrioritize

Email

Website

Newsletter

Marketing

Pledge $

Diversion

Parent training

Programs

Raffle

Grants

$ Event

Finance

Review the Committee Review the Committee StructureStructure

Is Is EveryoneEveryone on a committee? on a committee? Breakout SessionsBreakout Sessions Affinity Diagram categories Affinity Diagram categories

Selected Selected by the appropriate by the appropriate committeescommittees

Meeting Time to create Action Plan / Meeting Time to create Action Plan / Task ListTask List

Action Plan / Task ListAction Plan / Task List

Task Responsible Deadline Resources/Comments

Be Specific

Look for a Group Project

Keep the MomentumKeep the Momentum Monthly meetings – High Energy Monthly meetings – High Energy

Champions!Champions! Review the Action Plan / Stick to it!Review the Action Plan / Stick to it! Reports from EVERY committeeReports from EVERY committee Discuss the RoadblocksDiscuss the Roadblocks

Recognize Achievements and ProgressRecognize Achievements and ProgressNo Matter How Small!No Matter How Small!

The Coalition That Praises Together…The Coalition That Praises Together…

Keep the MomentumKeep the Momentum Remind Everyone this is a ……… Remind Everyone this is a ………

Process!Process! Annual RetreatAnnual Retreat

Positive AttitudesPositive Attitudes Watch Your Language!Watch Your Language!

Keep It Fun Keep It Fun

Tough love and Tough love and AccountabilityAccountabilityEven for Volunteers!Even for Volunteers!

Getting StartedGetting Started

Schedule a Strategic Planning SessionSchedule a Strategic Planning Session Key PlayersKey Players New RecruitsNew Recruits

Use a Facilitator – Outside Objective Use a Facilitator – Outside Objective ObserverObserver Professional FacilitatorProfessional Facilitator Industry ExpertIndustry Expert HR or T & D ProfessionalHR or T & D Professional

Plan Your Agenda and Expected OutcomesPlan Your Agenda and Expected Outcomes