16-U5A1 - Community Collaboration Participant Identification

Prepare and submit a 5–7 page paper that identifies and analyzes the characteristics and needs of the various participants in your community collaboration. The paper should include a detailed discussion of each participant's role in the community, his or her connection to the target problem, and methods you will use to engage participants in the collaborative process.

Readings

• Read Chapter 4, "Building on Community Strengths," pages 75–114, from Smart Communities.

Read the following in Handbook of Public Administration text:

• Chapter 16, "Managing Effective Collaborations," by Michael McGuire and Chris Silva, pages 293–311.