The Formula – 2. Organize

Engage the Infuencers: community members with the best opportunity to mobilize core participants

“The starting point for a better world is the belief that it is possible.”
– Norman Cousins, political journalist

Actions:

• 2a. One-on-one dialogues:
  • Relational
  • Research presentation
  • “Does it matter” (invitation to gathering)
• 2b. Initial gathering of infuencers:
  • Awareness to Action
    • Action-intended dialogue
    • Collaborative inquiry
• 2c. Community forums:
  • Participants with a stake (e.g., employees)
  • Organization reps (e.g., school superintendents)
• 2d. Go/No go decision:
  • Move from control to empowerment

Resources:

• CoH Leadership
• Business and community leaders (i.e. infuencers)
• Community citizens

Deliverables:

• Awareness on part of key infuencers and investors of local health stats and determinants
• Alignment on answer to “Does it matter?”
• Go/No go decision