None = None
Networking = Establish dialogue and common understanding
Cooperation = Match needs and coordinate efforts to avoid duplicating services
Coordination = Share or merge resources to address common issues or to create something new
Coalition = Share ideas, leadership, and resources
Collaboration = Build an interdependent system to accomplish shared vision and outcomes
These categories are adapted from the Collaboration Framework developed by the National Network for Collaboration and are not intended to imply that more intensive levels are more desirable or appropriate. We are simply interested in knowing your perception of working relationships before and after EXCITE Activity 2.
As you answer the following series of questions, please consider the diversity of your partnerships, including internal and external partners from various sectors, community-based organizations, healthcare organizations, and public health agencies. The CDC is particularly interested in partnerships between Cooperative Extension and local or state public health departments. If you partnered with a local and/or state public health agency during EXCITE Activity 2, please include them as one of your partners below.