Title: (Optional) Cultivate partnerships with community stakeholders.
Course: Cadet Leadership (09900) > Section: Serving the Community: Capstone Leadership Project

Cultivation may include

- identifying local organizations and stakeholders whose missions align with the project goals
- initiating contact through professional communication methods
- communicating project goals clearly and persuasively to build interest
- negotiating roles to define mutual expectations and contributions
- documenting agreements to ensure accountability and long‑term collaboration.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to initiate contact early in the project planning process?
- How will you build trust and credibility during your initial outreach?
- How will you maintain engagement after the first contact?
- How will you tailor your communication style to match the needs and preferences of each stakeholder group?
- How will you handle disagreements or role conflicts during negotiation?
- How will you ensure that roles are equitable, realistic, and aligned with available resources?
- How will you organize, store, and share the agreements so all partners can access them easily?