Starting a Steering Committee: A Change Agent’s Guide to Success

Forming a steering committee is a powerful community development tool, but it’s not for the faint of heart. This guide will help you to build an effective one. Along with discussing the different committee structures that might serve your situation best (like a board of directors or advisory committee), it offers insight about what to consider when selecting committee members, including group behavioral dynamics, navigating conflict and maintenance planning. A case study threads through all of these complex issues, providing a concrete example of their application.