Community Research
A Community Needs to Satisfy a Need
There are three types of communities:
1. Communities that satisfy a need for Information
2. Communities that satisfy a need for Support
3. Communities that satisfy the need for Information and Support
Successful Community Elements
Common Values
· Sharing common purpose
o To have a positive impact
· Common Belief System
o Norms & boundaries
§ Yet a freedom to challenge & question
Creativity & Passion
· Commitment
o Interest is captured
o Create loyalty & dedication
· Recognize New Ideas
o Value input & constructive criticism
o Offer exposure
Safe Environment
· Honesty & Civility
o Promote a positive, friendly, engaging environment
· Build Trust
o Get to know members
§ Make connections through similarities
Care of the Individuals
· Bond by Shared Experience and Stories
· Make Members Feel Involved
o Promote ways to connect
· Frequent Contact
Future Focused
· Looking Ahead
o Planning for what’s next
· Having a Sense of Something Greater
o Setting high standards
· Always Working to Better Community
o Always thinking about progress to further develop
Connective Communications
· Non-judgmental Open Communication
· User Participation and Interaction
o Easy admittance and use
· Frequent Invites to Share and Connect Together
o Ask questions to spark conversations
· Give a Reason to Come Back
o Leave them wanting more
Confidence and Awareness
· Educate
o Make information accessible
· Encourage Further Research
o Create connections with other communities
· Placing Roles Encourages Accountability
o Accountability encourages Confidence in Community’s ability to set and reach towards a common goal.
Works Cited
Elements of Community Strength
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