Best Change Processes

Looking for evidence to support community processes? The processes below have been identified through literature in the field as critical activities for community change and improvement.

Select a process below to access supports for implementing 12 Best Change Processes or activities that have been shown to promote community change and improvement, as well as related resources and citations.

AAssessing, Prioritizing, and Planning

  1. Analyzing Information About the Problem, Goals, and Factors Affecting Them
  2. Establishing a Vision and Mission
  3. Defining Organizational Structure and Operating Mechanisms
  4. Arranging for Community Mobilizers

BTaking Targeted Action

  1. Developing and Using Strategic and Action Plans
  2. Developing a Framework or Model of Change
  3. Developing Leadership
  4. Implementing Effective Interventions

CChanging Community Conditions and Systems

  1. Assuring Technical Assistance
  2. Documenting Progress and Using Feedback

DAchieving Widespread Change in Behavior and Risk Factors

  1. Making Outcomes Matter
  2. Sustaining the Work

EImproving Population Health and Development