…; and Explain the reasons when deviations are taken from [WORKING GROUP] recommendations.  Communication [WORKING GROUP] members will be informed of meetings through email or direct mail, depending on his/her preference, at least two weeks prior to the meeting. Meetings will be advertised in the [LIST MEDIA AND/OR LOCATION]. Project documents and notices will be posted on the project website. Email: [CONVENER] should be copied on all correspondenc…

…ing tour – to hear a diversity of stories, while also acknowledging the IRB as a formality, they are likely familiar with. Download PDF of Q&A.…

…red for the collaborative leadership effort, a summary of the process and the outcomes of the group will be communicated to funders. Download a PDF version of the checklist.…

…can I submit? Any content that you feel will be a valuable addition to our community is welcome. If you have specific questions about whether content is appropriate, contact info@collaborativeleadersnetwork.org. Does CLN review or edit submissions before they are posted? You must first join CLN to submit content. Once a user joins CLN, submissions to the Idea Bank will be posted immediately; submissions to the Examples section will be reviewed pri…

…ic problems, including: energy, natural resources, and health-related policy issues. List of tools Another way to get a sense of which strategy to start with is to look at the tools that are associated with it. You can click on the name of a strategy and download a PDF of strategy tools. Community Transformation Collaborative Problem Solving A Collaboration Incubator A Community Engagement Strategy for Negotiating a Package of Community Benefits A…

…why. The opinions expressed are strictly those of the authors. All of the information the opinions are based on are matters of public record at http://www.wanbelistap.com and other public websites. Click here to view full report…

…The term “consensus” can mean different things to different people. Taking time early in a a collaborative process to ensure participants share the same definition and understanding is often useful. This short (4:36), animated video features an entertaining exchange about consensus between two  “superheroes” by www.consensusdecisionmaking.com.…

…ic Engagement, published in 2010 by the National Park Service. Learn about common collaborative themes that emerged from six case studies related to historic and protected lands, including a sacred burial ground, a recreational park, and a national preserve and park. The publication offers suggests strategies on what to do before convening, what it takes to be an effective leader through a collaborative process, and how to build team capacity and…

…ube.com; it illustrates in statistical form our new world, including these compelling numbers: There are 31 billion Google searches every month.  31 billion requests of the Internet to provide us with answers. It is estimated that four exabytes (4 x 1019) of unique information will be generated this year, which is greater than all the unique information created in the last 4,000 years. The amount of new technical information doubles every year. An…

…that reflects malu alii, individuals gain access to their own spirit of collaboration … which, in reality, has always been there. Download PDF version of Worldview…