Engaging the Private Sector

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Engaging the Private Sector

• Discussion today will highlight
• Pragmatic Approach
• Consultative Approach

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Engaging the Private Sector 101

• THE BASICS
• Money
• Hate
• Love
• (seeking win-win outcomes)

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Collaboration is the Key

• Collaboration is defined as
• a process through which parties who see
  different aspects of a problem (or issue) can
  constructively explore their differences and
  search for solutions that go beyond their own
  limited vision of what is possible.

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Internal Organization Review

• Where is your SRD in its Life Cycle?
• Birth or Adolescence
• Midlife
• Decline
• Demise
• Rebirth

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Develop Clear message

• Good mission statement
• Highlight your organization in 15-20 seconds
• Be sure staff knows the mission statement
• Keep it consistent
• Minnesota Rural Partners (handout)
• Who we are, what we do, what we dont do, what we
  have accomplished, whats in the future, etc.
• Talking Points

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Final thought

• Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful
  committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,
  it is the only thing that ever has.
• - Margaret Mead