How do I deal with turf issues?

Make sure the coalition’s goals have been clearly articulated and review them with the group. If conflict arises, you can remind members that, although everyone may have a different agenda, they have the same goal, and sharing credit for positive outcomes is a win-win situation for everyone. Ask members who may have different priorities to work together as a subcommittee on a specific initiative. People may perceive conflict as an obstacle to getting things done, so emphasize that the situation may be an opportunity to spend time as a group discussing competing agendas, identifying points of agreement, and setting goals. Conflict can be the vehicle for finding common ground.

If a conflict becomes an obstacle to getting things accomplished, it may be worthwhile to provide a conflict resolution workshop for the coalition members.