Liz Logan, Cohousing Conference 2008
Skills for Committees Slides
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To solve problems, understand the source
- External factors from outside of the committee
- Internal factors within the committee
External sources
- Mandate from the community
- Procedures for proposals and decisions
- Topic that is controversial
Internal Sources
- Membership of the committee
- Formal and informal roles
- Communication climate
- Group norms and culture