Introduction Checklist: Getting Started with Building Community
Understanding Your Starting Point
Completed the self-assessment questionnaire (rating 1-5 on community connection statements)
Identified areas where you feel strongest in community connection
Recognized areas where you’d like to improve community connections
Reflected on your current level of satisfaction with community in your life
Setting Realistic Expectations
Defined what “good enough” community building looks like for you as a beginner
Acknowledged that community building is a gradual process, not an overnight change
Identified small, achievable first steps that feel manageable
Set realistic timeframes for your community-building journey
Preparing for the Course
Scheduled regular time to engage with course materials
Created a dedicated space for notes and reflections on your learning
Identified potential barriers to implementing what you’ll learn
Developed strategies to overcome those barriers
Found an accountability partner or support person for your journey (optional)
Connecting to Your Motivation
Articulated why building community matters to you personally
Identified specific ways stronger community would enhance your life
Connected community building to your core values
Created a personal statement about your community-building intentions
Next Steps
Reviewed the course structure to understand the learning journey ahead
Prepared to begin Lesson 1 on understanding your community needs
Committed to applying at least one insight from each lesson in real life
Set a reminder to revisit this introduction when you need motivation