Principles of Working Together

Question 1

The concept of community itself is being redefined to encompass geographic areas. Communities are examining ways to pool limited resources and find creative ways to provide services, reduce spending..

Answer 1

Changing concept of Community

Question 2

The accessibility of information that is easily available, but misinformation and conflicting
information abound

Answer 2

Chaning Volume and Availability of Information

Question 3

In an interconnected world, actions external and unknown to the community can have sudden,
unexpected local consequences

Answer 3

Changes in the Stability of Communities and Crisis Situations

Question 4

National and International events increasingly affect local communities

Answer 4

Increased exposure to consequences of External decision-making

Question 5

Communities are changing the way in which local issues are addressed, how decisions are made, and who participates in these processes

Answer 5

Changing approach to issues

Question 6

The ways in which newcomers and groups are brought into community decision-making
processes are important in creating more inclusive communities

Answer 6

Changing community capacity

Question 7

Advantages of Working together

Answer 7

Enhanced Leadership capacity
Knowledge gained from different perspectives
Enhanced sense of belongingness and commitment to the community.
Enhanced communication

Question 8

Community residents may be discouraged from participation in change efforts because they are conditioned to accept the status quo

Answer 8

Traditional mind-sets

Question 9

Most community issues today are complex, with multiple stakeholders who have vested interests in the issue.

Answer 9

High stakes

Question 10

Lack of communication between individuals and organizations can further exacerbate misunderstanding about each other’s interest and foster distrust

Answer 10

Turf battles

Question 11

Not only does working together takes time, but it requires courage to take on issues, especially
those that are highly controversial

Answer 11

Lack of Friendship

Question 12

Shorter time, informal relationship w/o clearly defined common mission

Answer 12

Cooperation

Question 13

More formal relationship. Requires planning and division of roles.

Answer 13

Coordination

Question 14

At the far end of the continuum. A form of working together where partners share goals, resources, decision-making, and benefits

Answer 14

Collaboration

Question 15

Collaborative Problem-Solving framework

Answer 15

Leadership
Stakeholders
Process of problem-solving
Common goals & actions