What are the mental model shifts and other “intangible” (yet important) factors that can support the long-term health and sustainability of a collaborative? Jen, Robert, and Tracy discuss four mindset shifts that can help build stronger partnerships as well as go over some pitfalls to avoid when doing collaborative work.
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Episode Notes
This episode continues the theme of “Getting Started” in collective impact by focusing on some underlying factors including building relationships and shifting mindsets that can support the long-term success of a collaborative effort.
Episode Contents
1:44: Before diving into these key factors for success, how did we come up with these factors in the first place?
3:44: Four mental model shifts that can be helpful to support a collaborative’s work and long-term sustainability.
17:00: Other “intangible” factors that can support a collaborative’s success, including building a culture of learning, including learning from failure, and supporting a broader understanding of leadership.
22:00: Pitfalls to avoid that can challenge a collaborative’s growth and ability to reach their goal.
Footnotes and Resources:
- Resource: Guide to Evaluating Collective Impact
- Tools: Facilitating Intentional Group Learning: A Practical Guide to 21 Learning Activities
- Webinar: How to Integrate Continuous Learning into Collective Impact
- Webinar: Aligning Partners in Collective Impact
- Blog: The Three Elements of Continuous Learning: Priorities, Plans, and Culture
- The Culture of Collective Impact podcast and blog.
More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:
- Infographic: What is Collective Impact?
- Resource List: Getting Started in Collective Impact
Have a question related to collaborative work that you’d like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us at info@collectiveimpactforum.org.
