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The manual is divided into six sections; the table of contents lays out a complete map of the manual. The following sections and questions may prove useful for those looking for a quick guide for more specific issues.

Section One: "Building an Effective Coalition" lays the groundwork for coalitions by showing the types of partnership activities that have become essential in modern society.

What advantages are there in partnered organizations?
What are the key topics of the manual?
How does the manual approach coalitions?

Section Two: "Examining Coalitions" reviews the background of coalitions, the chief characteristics of coalitions, and looks at some of the traits of coalitions as discovered in A Descriptive Study of Asthma Coalitions, Spring 2000.

What are the qualities of a coalition?
When is a coalition not the answer?
What are some traits of successful coalitions?

Section Three: "Organizing the Coalition" discusses the elements of a successful coalition, the resources necessary for a coalition, and the type of action plan essential for achieving goals.

What are some factors to consider in forming a coalition?
What are some models for organizational structure?
What are some stages of organizational growth?
How should a coalition pursue funding?
How does a coalition plan for funding?
What is an action plan and why is it important?
What are the steps a coalition should take in developing an action plan?

Section Four: "Growing the Coalition" examines the role of marketing in a coalition, the recruitment of members, and capacity building for members and the organization.

What role does marketing play in a coalition?
What are some factors to consider in recruiting members?
What are sources for recruitment for health coalitions?
How can a coalition integrate members into its activities?
How can a coalition introduce capacity building into its operation?
How can a coalition’s current capacity be measured?

Section Five: "Running a Coalition" discusses coalitions from the perspective of the leaders of the coalition and its members.

What are the roles of those who make up a coalition?
How does a coalition deal with the expectations and concerns of members?
What appear to be the traits of successful coalition leaders?
What leadership roles need to be filled in the coalition?
What type of communication is important in a coalition?
What strategies exist for developing good internal and external communication?
What types of conflict are likely to arise in a coalition?
What strategies have been found effective in dealing with conflict?

Section Six: "Evaluating a Coalition" explores the ongoing evaluation that must accompany any activity in a coalition.

How can evaluation be used by a coalition?
What are the goals of evaluation?
When should a coalition start the evaluation process?
What’s the difference between a process evaluation and an outcome evaluation, isn’t evaluation all the same?

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