BCM: Basic Methods for Change of Environmental Conditions

Question 1

Interacting with the environment to
change the elements and
relationship among elements of a
system at any level, especially
through dialogue with stakeholders,
action, and learning through
feedback.
Methods and actors depend on the
level of the system.

Answer 1

Systems change

Question 2

Diagnosing the problem,
Generating potential solutions,
developing priorities, making an
action plan, and obtaining feedback
after implementing the plan.
Requires willingness by the health
promoter or convener to accept the
participants as equals and as having
a high level of influence; requires
target group to possess appropriate
motivation and skills. Will often
include goal setting, facilitation,
feedback and consciousness raising.

Answer 2

Participatory problem solving

Question 3

Attempting to control others against
their will.
Requires or creates a power
differential.

Answer 3

Coercion

Question 4

Arguing and mobilizing resources
on behalf of a particular change;
giving aid to a cause; active support
for a cause or position.
Form of advocacy must match style
and tactics of the people,
communities or organizations
represented, and the nature of the
issue; includes policy advocacy;
often tailored to a specific
environmental agent. Will often
include persuasive communication,
information about others’ approval
and consciousness raising.

Answer 4

Advocacyand lobbying

Question 5

Providing an appropriate model
being reinforced for the desired
action.
Appropriate models will vary by
level, including group members and
organizational, community, and
policy change agents

Answer 5

Modeling

Question 6

Providing technical means to
achieve desired behavior.
Nature of technical assistance will
vary by environmental level, but
must fit needs, culture, and
resources of the recipient.

Answer 6

Technical assistance