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Consider these tips when embarking on a new collaboration to tackle issues such as vision, strategy, planning, awareness, funding, new initiatives, operations, programs, recruitment, relationships, transition, and, well, really any project.
Know who we’re talking to:
Who are we trying to reach? Knowing our audience helps us figure out how to talk to them.
Understand our field:
What’s going on in our industry? Knowing this helps us make informed decisions.
Where we stand:
How do we fit in? What problem are we trying to solve? Knowing our place helps us figure out what to do next.
Face the problems:
Be honest about what’s hard. Ask what works and what doesn’t. Recognizing challenges helps us find ways around them.
Set clear goals:
What do we want to achieve? Having s.m.a.r.t. goals gives us something to aim for.
Make a plan:
How are we going to get there? What needs to be measured and analyzed? Having a clear plan helps us stay on track.
Stay in line with goals:
Make sure what we’re doing fits the big picture. Showing we’re in it for the long haul inspires others.
Set deadlines:
Give ourselves a timeline. Having a schedule keeps us moving and accountable.
Tell our story:
Why does our idea matter? Sharing our story helps people get behind what we’re doing.
Keep it exciting:
Focus on what gets us pumped. Remembering the cool parts helps us keep going.
Imagine winning:
Picture reaching our goal. Keeping that image in our heads helps us stay focused.