Building Coalitions

Overview
Building Coalitions involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with government, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

This program shares principles and best practices related to building coalitions.  Participants engage in self-reflection and small group exercises to harvest lessons learned from personal experiences.  Self-assessments identify gaps between current and needed performance levels in Building Coalition competencies.  

Objectives

• Develop networks and build alliances; collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
  
• Identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceive organizational and political reality and act accordingly.
  
• Persuade others; build consensus through give and take; gain cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Competencies Emphasized​

• Partnering
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Political Savvy

Format and Length

• In-Person - 1 day
• Virtual - 3 two-hour sessions​

Who Should Attend
​Project Leaders, Supervisors, Managers and Executives