Indicator	High Capacity for Action	Low Capacity for Action
Clarity of goals	The issues facing the community are clear, and consensus exists on the types of responses needed.	There is concern but no consensus regarding the direction for responding.
Feasibility of plan	A practical and flexible action plan is being implemented and updated based on accurate feedback.	The group is muddling through with quick fixes and unrealizable schemes.
Capabilities and resources	The members collectively possess or have access to all needed talents, skills, and resources.	The members have no access to--or are not aware of--the talents, skills, and resources that are needed to mobilize.
Citizen participation and control	The initiative is made up of and controlled by, members of the targeted community and includes active participation of those most affected by the proposed changes.	There is minimal representation by persons who will be affected by the initiative.
Passion for immediate action	The members are committed to making some positive, goal-directed and well-conceived change happen in the community as quickly as possible.	The members like to talk, argue, and  push their views but are not committed to making some positive change in the community.
High-performance team functioning	The members can function as a high-performance team to get the job done.	The members have a hard time coordinating action and working together.