Workgroups are the heartbeat of collective impact. They take action and bring the goals to life. Workgroup Representatives are the bridge between the Collective Impact Core and the Workgroup Members. They make sure the Core and the common agenda are relevant to their Workgroup. They also help coordinate aligned activities.
The current Workgroups are:
These Workgroups could change if:
- There’s a change in the common agenda.
- A current Workgroup is no longer interested in having a relationship with the Core.
- A current Workgroup is not meeting the expectations of the group.
- A new group wants to create a relationship with the Core.
Any member of the Collective Impact Core can propose to add a new Workgroup at any time. Members would discuss and decide on the proposal using formal consensus.
Any member of the Collective Impact Core can propose to end a current Workgroup relationship at any time. The relationship between the Core and the Workgroup may end, even if the group itself continues to meet.
Once a member proposes to end a Workgroup relationship, we’ll follow the process below. We’ll move to the next step only as needed:
- The Workgroup Representatives will meet with the Backbone Representatives to explore what support the Workgroup needs. This support may help continue the relationship or end it well.
- All Collective Impact Core Members will meet to explore what support the Workgroup needs. This support may help continue the relationship or end it well.
- The impacted Workgroup Members will agree to end their relationship with the Core using a consensus approach.
- The Workgroup Representatives will meet with the other Collective Impact Core Members and present their decision to end the relationship.
- Collective Impact Core Members will discuss how to fill any gaps left by the Workgroup.