A keynote talk by Robbie Alm, Esq. President of Collaborative Leaders Network at the Joint Fact Finding Conference on March 6, 2014   “Politics, science and collaboration.” If that is the answer on the popular television game show “Jeopardy,” then what is the question? The question is “Name a man-made disaster; a dangerous set of myths; and a figment […]

At the 2012 TEDx Honolulu, Robbie Alm shared his perspective on authentic, open listening, resulting in this 13-minute video.

In this short video, Cheryl Soon and Kem Lowry, long time colleagues, discuss the ever-dynamic and organic nature of collaborative group processes, noting how initial process design might change over time, based on the interests of the group.

In this video, seasoned facilitators Cheryl Soon and Kem Lowry have a conversation about a number of power dynamics typically found in collaborative processes. They share what they have experienced and learned. Ultimately, they suggest that  power is not something to be avoided or feared. Instead, power dynamics should be embraced.

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.

In this short (just under seven minutes) video, Tom Wujec discusses how a seemingly simple team building exercise relates to collaborative processes.

Follow the link below to an article from the Community Toolbox on multicultural collaboration – defined as collaboration between two or more groups or organizations, each comprised of members from different cultural backgrounds and orientations (e.g., Latino, Native American Indian, white) or with goals or missions oriented to populations with differing cultures (e.g., African-American, Asian-American). […]