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Building Resilient Women's Cooperatives

Module 4 focuses on strengthening women's cooperatives through understanding cooperative principles, governance roles, and conflict resolution. Participants will learn to improve group dynamics and plan strategically for sustainability. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of leadership, good governance, and effective planning for cooperative success.

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Building Resilient Women's Cooperatives

Module 4 focuses on strengthening women's cooperatives through understanding cooperative principles, governance roles, and conflict resolution. Participants will learn to improve group dynamics and plan strategically for sustainability. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of leadership, good governance, and effective planning for cooperative success.

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Module 4 – Cooperative

Strengthening and Leadership


Building Resilient and
Accountable Women’s
Cooperatives
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, participants will:
Understand cooperative principles and
development
Identify governance and leadership roles
Improve group dynamics and conflict
resolution skills
Plan strategically for cooperative
sustainability
Principles of Cooperative Development
Seven Key Principles:
Voluntary and open membership
Democratic member control
Member economic participation
Autonomy and independence
Education, training, and information
Cooperation among cooperatives
Concern for community
Governance and Leadership Roles
Key Roles in a Cooperative:
Board of Directors
Management Committees
General Assembly
Sub-committees (finance, social affairs, etc.)
Governance and Leadership Roles
Responsibilities:
Transparent decision-making
Fair elections and accountability
Inclusive participation
Qualities of Good Leaders
Trustworthy and honest
Transparent and inclusive
Good communicators
Willing to learn and adapt
Committed to the cooperative's mission
Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
Positive Group Dynamics:
Open dialogue and participation
Respectful communication
Shared goals and clear roles
Group Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution Tips:
Address issues early
Listen actively to all sides
Use group norms and mediation
Seek consensus or democratic votes
Strategic Planning for Cooperatives
Steps to Plan Effectively:
Define your vision, mission, and values
Conduct a SWOT analysis
Set realistic short- and long-term goals
Develop an activity timeline and assign
responsibilities
Monitor and adjust regularly
Group Activity
In Small Groups:
Define your cooperative’s vision and values
List 3 roles and their responsibilities
Identify a challenge and propose a solution
Key Takeaways
Strong cooperatives rely on clear leadership
and participation
Good governance builds trust and
accountability
Planning helps cooperatives grow and survive
challenges

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