Tools for Engaging your Team
One of the first actions required by CSC is to create a CSC Task Force. But who should you recruit? And then how do you keep up the momentum and keep things organized? Dig into how to build your superhero Task Force with Vanessa, and get tips on tools and best practices. Plus, Paige, a former therapist, shares trade secrets on how to deal with different personality types.
Speaker: Vanessa Bertozzi & Paige Ruane of the Partners for Climate Action Team
Recorded on February 25, 2021
Resource #1
If you haven't already, get your Town Board to make your Task Force official
Pass a resolution or executive memorandum
Use this model resolution template if needed
You will also need a roster of the names of your task force members, along with their affiliations. Here’s a template.
Resource #2
We created this brainstorm tool to help you think about your task force
Map your current or potential Task Force members to skills, expertise, and connections
What are its members' strengths?
Where might there be gaps?
This tool helps you map which resources already exist in your town or village and/or on your task force. You can use it to identify strengths and gaps, which can inform your recruitment.
Resource #3
We brainstormed some interview questions for you to use when interviewing potential task force members.