Getting started: ___You can determine what people and sectors of the community should be involved in finding solutions ___You have convened a planning group in your community to design the action plan Invite these people to help prepare an action plan: ___Influential people from all groups affected ___People directly involved in the problem or issue ___Members of grassroots organizations ___Members of ethnic and cultural groups of the community ___Different sectors of the community: media/business community/religious groups/schools/youth organizations/social service organizations/health organizations Be sure you are able to: ___Review vision, mission, objectives, strategies, targets and agents of change, community sectors to be involved ___Develop action plan with steps for all changes to be sought ___Review action plan: Is it complete, clear, current? ___Follow through ___Keep members informed about progress ___Keep track of what (and how well) you've done ___Celebrate accomplishments Tips for successful planning meetings: ___Be inclusive ___Create a safe, comfortable environment ___Prepare for possible conflict ___Be efficient ___Record what happens ___Communicate the products of planning (distribute the plan after review by the group) ___Support and encourage group members For each action or change to be accomplished, list: ___What action or change will occur? ___Who will carry it out? ___By when (for how long)? ___What resources are needed? ___Communication: who should know what? Does the action plan meet the criteria? ___Complete ___Clear ___Current To finish up: ___Review your completed action plan carefully ___Follow through! ___Keep everyone informed about what's going on ___Keep track of what (and how well) we've done Keep members accountable: ___Regular phone call check-ins ___Reports on progress at meetings ___Celebrate accomplishments
