Collaborative Approach in Metro-Atlanta: Evaluating the Collective Impact Model
Abstract
The Collective Impact (CI) Model, renowned for its effectiveness in community-based initiatives, faces unique challenges in large urban environments characterized by a multitude of competing organizations and diverse priorities. Fragmentation within these settings poses a significant barrier to the realization of systemic changes that are crucial for impactful health interventions. This presentation delves into the implementation of the CI Model among community organizations in metro-Atlanta, with a focus on nutrition security. This presentation primarily concentrates on years 1 and 2 of collective impact effort in the Carver Cluster, aiming to scrutinize and understand stakeholder perceptions. Key areas of focus include the processes of mobilization and the development of a common agenda, alongside fostering shared understandings among diverse stakeholders. The findings from the CI approach offer a comprehensive evaluation of the application of the CI Model in a large urban setting, highlighting successes, challenges, and strategies for effective implementation. The analysis of stakeholder perceptions and collaborative dynamics contributes valuable insights into the potential of collective impact initiatives in addressing nutrition security in metropolitan areas.
Keywords
Collective, collaboration, nutrition security, community
Collaborative Approach in Metro-Atlanta: Evaluating the Collective Impact Model
The Collective Impact (CI) Model, renowned for its effectiveness in community-based initiatives, faces unique challenges in large urban environments characterized by a multitude of competing organizations and diverse priorities. Fragmentation within these settings poses a significant barrier to the realization of systemic changes that are crucial for impactful health interventions. This presentation delves into the implementation of the CI Model among community organizations in metro-Atlanta, with a focus on nutrition security. This presentation primarily concentrates on years 1 and 2 of collective impact effort in the Carver Cluster, aiming to scrutinize and understand stakeholder perceptions. Key areas of focus include the processes of mobilization and the development of a common agenda, alongside fostering shared understandings among diverse stakeholders. The findings from the CI approach offer a comprehensive evaluation of the application of the CI Model in a large urban setting, highlighting successes, challenges, and strategies for effective implementation. The analysis of stakeholder perceptions and collaborative dynamics contributes valuable insights into the potential of collective impact initiatives in addressing nutrition security in metropolitan areas.
