MODULE 2b

6. Strategies, knowledge, skills and attitudes

Create the awareness that the success of each member of the partnership is the success of the partnership. It is promoted through the elaboration of cooperation objectives, the division of tasks and roles and also resources (distribution and limitation of resources) and cooperation recognition (reinforcement of cooperation).

Work must be done to maximize opportunities for interaction. Farmers can learn by practicing with partners of the partnership. To be feasible, limit the number of members of the cooperation.

Avoid the dissolution of responsibilities (main drawback of group work) through the selection of responsible parties, the preparation of schedules and the monitoring of deadlines.

Opportunity to teach social skills, such as, proper communication, knowing and trusting others, constructive conflict resolution, the participation of all members or acceptance of the points of view of others.

The members of the association should devote time to reflect together on the team work process, the achievement of the objectives, the working relationships and the fulfillment of the assigned functions. As a result of this reflection, learning and knowledge are generated  to improve the future decision making processes.

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