Table 3. Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory: Overall Descriptive Statistics.
Collaborative factors | Mean (Sd) | |
---|---|---|
1 | Favorable political and social climate | 4.64 (.47) |
2 | Mutual respect, understanding, and trust | 4.14 (.58) |
3 | Appropriate cross section of members | 3.51 (.83) |
4 | Members share a stake in both process and outcome | 4.35 (.62) |
5 | Multiple layers of participation | 3.53 (.68) |
6 | Flexibility | 4.62 (.51) |
7 | Development of clear roles and policy guidelines | 3.98 (.57) |
8 | Adaptability | 4.25 (.53) |
9 | Appropriate pace of development | 3.83 (.68) |
10 | Open and frequent communication | 4.30 (.52) |
11 | Established informal relationships and communication links |
4.50 (.56) |
12 | Concrete, attainable goals and objectives | 4.46 (.42) |
13 | Shared vision | 4.57 (.48) |
14 | Unique purpose | 4.57 (.60) |
15 | Sufficient funds, staff, materials, and time | 4.03 (.63) |
16 | Collaborative group seen as a legitimate leader in the community |
3.95 (.59) |
17 | Members see collaboration as in their self-interest | 4.57 (.57) |
18 | Ability to compromise | 4.32 (.61) |
19 | Skilled leadership | 4.76 (.44) |
Scores range from 1 (Infrequently) to 5 (All of the time)