Lesson 9 - Negotiation and Coalition Building

Question 1

Coalition building

Answer 1

can be an effective method to achieve goals. Often goals of a comprehensive plan can only be achieved through building a coalition. A coalition is the working together of several organizations toward a common goal. There are two types of coalitions. The first type has a lead organization for the coalition that makes the decisions. The other type has all groups participate equally with decisions worked out together by group representatives.

Question 2

Consensus building

Answer 2

begins with the identification of stakeholders to form a group. The consensus building exercise may begin with an attempt to develop an idea for the future. Stakeholders determine the key issues that need to be resolved. After the group has come to a resolution, this information should be conveyed to the staff, the planning commission, and the City Council.

Question 3

In order to build consensus…

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Resources

Answer 4

https: //www.planning.org/policy/guides/adopted/homelessness.htm
https: //www.planning.org/policy/guides/adopted/neighborhoodcollaborative.htm