Tips

For Carrying Out Your Project

Focus on the positive. Notice what’s going well, as well as what needs to be improved.

Try to recognize progress, even when the going is slow. Take satisfaction in the good things that happen, including your decision to act in the first place.

Keep people informed. Members of the group, your stakeholders and community members need to be kept apprised of progress and challenges. The more people know, the more they can contribute to the effort.

Recognize contributions and let people know they are valued. Make gestures to show people they’re appreciated, e.g. certificates, acknowledgements, etc.

Acknowledge when things are going differently than planned, and discuss the change in direction with your group. Determine if it’s a desirable change or not, and hence how to deal with it.

Distribute leadership. Different people can provide different forms of leadership that your group will need. Leadership is an action, or a set of actions, not a person. Because no one will be able to provide all the leadership necessary, it’s a good idea to encourage all members of your group to take on leadership roles.

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