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Chapter 14., Section 4. Understanding People's Needs — Checklist | Community Tool Box

Checklist
mloewenstein Tue, 12/11/2012 - 15:28

___You understand that needs are things that are required for some reason

You know what the different kinds of needs are:

___Large-scope community needs

___Root or causal needs

___Informational needs

___Physical needs

___Personal needs

You understand why the leader should try to understand people's needs:

___To keep the group moving forward towards shared and desired goals

___To create a sense of accomplishment among group members

___To strengthen individuals' connections with the group and increase the likelihood of success

___To keep morale high

___To reinforce group members' belief in the leader

You understand how a leader can best meet people's needs:

___You have asked people what they need

___You maintain good relationships

___You have done your research

___You are constantly making connections between people, your work, and the larger community

___You are accessible

___You have institutionalized the process of getting feedback from group members

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