The group leverages activity. Process in an alliance is characterized by facilitative leaders, complex decision-making, some conflict, and formal communications within the central group. In terms of structure, the central body of people consists of decision-makers. Roles are defined and links formalized. The group develops new resources and a joint budget.
Process is carried out by autonomous leadership but the focus is on the issue.
Group decision-making is done in the central and subgroups. Communication is frequent and clear. Commitment to the coalition should be for a minimum of three years. Structurally, all members are involved in the decision-making. A coalition also develops new resources and a joint budget.