1. The qualities and skills that matter most for intersectional leadership are curiosity, listening, openness and creativity. Give an example of how this type of leadership could manifest itself on a present issue in a community.

2. Your organization is beginning a partnership with a community-based organization. What are some Asset Based approaches to developing an authentic relationship with a potential community partner? What should you know before hand? What underpinning attitudes and beliefs get in the way of asset-based community engagement?

3. In the film The First Rainbow Coalition what were some of the community-building strategies that was used in building the Rainbow Coalition? The Rainbow Coalition’s strategy of community organizing was in stark contrast to Saul Alinsky’s. Identify the contrast and the similarities.

4. Community engagement is a practice that does take work and, for organizations and individuals who embrace it as part of how they operate, it also requires a recognition that engagement work is often “messy and unpredictable.” What makes it messy and unpredictable?

Be able to cite readings, Ted Talks, films and guest speakers 

Minimum of 3 Pages

APA Citation

4 to 5 references from readings, lectures, film, guest speakers, and Ted Talks