CRMP HANDBOOK
Important Elements of CRMP
Seldom are two CRMP efforts identical; and each project should be tailored for the specific situations. There are several key elements commonly found in successful CRMP efforts. These important elements include:
- Authority
- Participants have authority to speak for the interest each represents.
- Communication
- Face-to-face interaction, candid expression of ideas and active listening are emphasized.
- Commitment
- Commitment to carry out the action plan is increased by allowing each participant to give input and agree to the plan.
- Compromise
- Tradeoffs are recognized as necessary to reach consensus.
- Consensus
- Agreement by participants is the basis for decision making.
- Consultation
- The technical expertise of a variety of groups and individuals is taken advantage of.
- Cooperation
- Teamwork provides the best results.
- Coordination
- All major resources, resource uses and their interrelationships are considered and coordinated during the process.
- Decisions
- All participants have the opportunity to give input when making decisions.
- Documentation
- Written documentation of agreements and action items are necessary through all steps of the process.
- Equality
- All participants are considered as equals.
- Follow-up
- Monitoring, review and revision of the implementation plan for improvements are included as part of the plan.
- Participation
- All legitimate interests and ownership are included in the process from the beginning.
- Rights
- The rights and obligations of all participants are respected.
- Trust
- Trust and mutual respect are important byproducts.
- Initiative
- Strong and effective local leadership is important to solving local problems.
California
Coordinated Resource Management & Planning Council
contact:
916-447-7237, staff@carcd.org
site
location: www.crmp.org/download/hb/hb-elem.html