Lesson 1 Checklist: Understanding Your Community Needs

Self-Understanding Assessment

Identified your top 3-5 core values relevant to community building

Listed 5-10 specific interests that could form the basis for community connections

Reflected on which values and interests feel most energizing to you

Considered which aspects of your identity feel important to express in community

Reviewed different types of communities (interest-based, geographic, purpose-driven, etc.)

Identified which community structures appeal most to you (formal, informal, hybrid)

Considered what depth of community you’re seeking (casual, activity, heart, soul)

Reflected on past community experiences that felt particularly meaningful

Created your social connection map with inner, middle, outer, and potential circles

Noted the context of each relationship on your map

Identified patterns in your current social connections

Recognized gaps or imbalances in your social landscape

Articulated what you’re specifically seeking in community connections

Defined your preferred frequency, format, depth, and focus for community

Identified your primary barriers to community connection

Created a statement of your ideal community experience

Listed your top 3-5 values that should be reflected in your community connections

Identified 3-5 specific interests that could serve as gateways to community

Noted which types of communities seem most aligned with what you’re seeking

Named the primary barriers you’ll need to address in your community-building journey

Prepared to move forward with conversation skills development in Lesson 2