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Building a successful coalition conversation guide

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This resource has been created to support coalitions in having conversations that will make their coalition stronger and more sustainable. Topics covered include leadership,recruiting and... More ≫

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This resource has been created to support coalitions in having conversations that will make their coalition stronger and more sustainable. Topics covered include leadership,recruiting and retaining members, diverse membership, managing conflict, developing and maintaining strong relationships, understanding the big picture, using evidence, and managing risk. The resource was created as part of the Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions project, which looked at how to support the sustainability of coalitions in Alberta.

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : understanding collaboration and innovation in the coalition context

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This report synthesizes the findings of interviews with experts, an electronic survey and three-day-long focus groups with Early Child Development Mapping Project (ECMap) coalitions to gain a... More ≫

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This report synthesizes the findings of interviews with experts, an electronic survey and three-day-long focus groups with Early Child Development Mapping Project (ECMap) coalitions to gain a well-rounded understanding of collaboration and innovation. It outlines a number of recommendations that can be drawn on by coalitions and funders to gain the most from collaboration efforts both within and outside of existing coalitions.

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : a study of the sustainability of coalitions in Alberta

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The purpose of the Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalition project is to contribute to what we know about developing and sustaining effective coalitions. This report integrates the information gathered... More ≫

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The purpose of the Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalition project is to contribute to what we know about developing and sustaining effective coalitions. This report integrates the information gathered in the literature review (Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions: Literature Review) with primary research undertaken with members of coalitions across Alberta. Community coalitions have formed for a wide variety of purposes in Alberta and have involved many people and organizations. The practical experience gained in forming and sustaining coalitions can benefit new, as well as, existing coalitions. This report presents the findings of the study, whose goal was to harvest and share the wisdom of coalitions across Alberta.

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : review highlights

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This information sheet contains key findings from Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions, a literature review of more than 100 academic articles, case studies, guides and web content published about... More ≫

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This information sheet contains key findings from Harvesting the Wisdom of Coalitions, a literature review of more than 100 academic articles, case studies, guides and web content published about or for coalitions mostly since 2000.

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Harvesting the wisdom of coalitions : literature review

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This literature review is the first phase of a four-phase project with the goal of harvesting and sharing the wisdom of coalitions across Alberta. In addition to the literature review: - An... More ≫

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This literature review is the first phase of a four-phase project with the goal of harvesting and sharing the wisdom of coalitions across Alberta. In addition to the literature review: - An inventory of community coalitions in Alberta will be compiled. - A meeting with leaders and members from coalitions across Alberta will be held for the purpose of finding out what they know about forming and sustaining coalitions and what coalitions need to support the well-being of their communities. - A final report summarizing the findings and recommendations that have come out of this process will be produced.

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