Completing Projects, Showing Results
“Completion of challenging, but doable, projects in a timely manner taught citizens that early successes build credibility for their renewal effort and their oversight organization. They create a sense of accomplishment and help the new organization establish its identity. Credibility brings new people into the process, as the lead organization is recognized for getting things done. … Early success also attracted the media, and visibly opened doors to new partners and opportunities.” – Handmade in America, Building Creative Communities: A Story of American Renewal