Organizing

Concept: Preparing to do the work, determining how we will work together and being intentional about defining desired impacts.

What will be my (Extension professional) role in this process?
What impacts are appropriate? (Look to the impact indicators)
How will we measure impact?
To determine next steps (what will it take for the community to take the next step):
- Do you have clearly articulated shared expectations with the community?
- Do you have tools in place to carry out the work effectively (facilitation techniques, meeting management techniques)? competencies
- Do you need to involve other colleagues (other Extension personnel) to bring independence or expertise?
- What are our shared expectations with the community? (should be asked in all phases) Ground rules

Who should be/must be involved (stakeholders)?
How will these stakeholders be organized?
Who is the point of contact with Extension? Is it a committee, an individual? Is the need for a single point of contact understood by the community?
Define roles and responsibilities for each stakeholder or each stakeholder group.
What is the project timeline?
How will we manage logistics? (setting meeting times, taking notes, sharing information and updates, finding the meeting place, etc.)
How will we make decisions?
What are our shared expectations with Extension? (should be asked in all phases) Ground rules