A demand is made and the group expects a positive response on the spot. The skill lies in being able to figure out what power the organization has over the decision maker, what demand is commiserate with the power, and how to demonstrate the power during the Action. A role play of an action follows the presentation. Return to Agenda Recruitment Getting people to join an organization requires two things. First, they have to be asked, and second, the act of joining needs meet some element of self interest.
Self interest comes from a Latin word meaning to be among or between.
Self interest therefore means self among others, and it is quite different from the word selfish. This session focuses on understanding individual and organizational self interest. The Coalition session emphasizes understanding the self interest of organizations. Advantages and disadvantages of coalitions building are discussed along with guidelines for successful coalition building. Time usually allows some trouble shooting of actual coalition problems that students are facing.