Table 1. Essential Activities in Successful Program Development.

Involve people who have the power to make decisions Plan a good “first meeting” Distribute an agenda Invite staff who can champion the cause Be willing to meet a the adult facility Bring relevant documents/ research findings Listen and learn After the meeting follow-up Designate a program coordinator/facilitator Distribute a timely summary of the meeting Check to see that assigned tasks are being done Include staff as appropriate Recognize that stumbling stones are not barriers Commit to cooperation, collaboration and accommodation Establish the next meeting Identify and verify a core group of leaders to advance program goals