This workshop is part of a series that look at the internal dynamics of
building and sustaining successful partnerships. It focuses on new ways
of looking at governance structures that will increase the capacity of
the organization to involve community members.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Discuss how governance and organizational structure can affect the philosophy
of the partnership.
Design at least 1 model of how their partnership could be structured.
Be able to describe the 2 types of boards and recall at least 5 types of
committees.
Linkages with Preceding and Following Sections
In the previous 2 sessions, partnerships learned about and discussed prevention
theory and philosophy. This workshop looks at how a philosophy that emphasizes
building strong communities and encouraging increased involvement of and
responsibility for community members may affect the partnership's organizational
structure. It also helps participants to look at some of the dynamics they
will explore when they work on the sociogram in Unit 2E.
Materials in Participant Manuals
Transparencies
None
Handouts
HO-1: Typical Changes in the Structure of a Collaboration over Time
