Lesson 9 - Negotiation and Coalition Building

Question 1

Coalition building

Answer 1

A coalition is the working together of several organizations toward a common goal.

Question 2

What are two types of coalitions?

Answer 2

The first type has a lead organization that makes the decisions. The second type has all groups participate equally, with decisions worked out together by group representatives.

Question 3

In order to build conses, planners should follow these principles.

Answer 3

• Design the process to fit the stakeholders’ needs;
• Include all appropriate special interest groups;
• Identify shared common interests;
• Provide all stakeholders with information that is credible;
• Use professional facilitators where appropriate;
• Validate the results of the consensus-building exercise.

Question 4

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Negotiation

Answer 4

Negotiation is a technique used to settle disputes and reach agreements between two or more parties without the help of an outside facilitator, mediator, or arbitrator. Facilitation involves an outside person who stays neutral, leads the process, and creates participation in a group. Commonly, local governments use facilitators during the creation of strategic plans and during council/commission retreats.