Collaboration Coach

Welcome to the Collaboration Coach. Whether sharing information, building partnerships, integrating services, forming alliances or tackling system change, Collaboration Coach helps not-for-profit staff and Board members to achieve impactful collaboration outcomes. You’ll find answers to common questions, practical tools, and insightful stories for new or mature collaborations. Jump in and let the virtual coach guide you on your collaboration journey.

THEMES

Understanding Collaboration

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What does an authentic collaboration look like?

How can I distinguish between different kinds of collaboration?

What are the critical stages in the life of a collaboration?

Investing in Collaboration

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Is my organization ready to collaborate?

Do we have the capacity to be an effective collaborative partner?

Should we invest in this collaboration?

Building Effective Relationships

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How do we identify the right partners?

How do we build trust and manage power dynamics?

What are effective communication strategies?

Creating Shared Governance

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How is governance in collaboration different than organizations?

How do we ensure that we have the right accountability, decision-making and leadership in place?

What are some of the our options for governance structures?

How do we document our shared understanding?

Setting and Monitoring Direction

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How do we develop a shared direction with all partners?

What role can evaluation play in building effective collaboration?

How should our organization leave or end a collaboration?

Getting the Work Done

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Who is responsible for implementing the work of the collaboration?

How do we hold each other accountable for delivering results?

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