The Power of Partnership
  1. The Power of Partnership

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    At first glance this publication appears to be a collection of case studies focusing on collaborative domestic violence initiatives in California. However, the publication offers many lessons applicable to other types of collaborative efforts.  The Summary of Findings, Key Characteristics, Elements of Success, Overcoming Challenges, and Resources sections are just a few offerings you may find useful. […]

  2. Six Case Studies About Collaboration by the National Park Service

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    Click here to access a PDF publication, Leading in a Collaborative Environment: Six Case Studies Involving Collaboration and Civic 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 […]

  3. Red Flags in Collaborative Processes

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    Red flags are hazard indicators. They are storm warnings that suggest possible dangers that could jeopardize the success of an intended collaboration process.  Some flags may turn into showstoppers. Others could be game-changers or potentially have other rippling or cascade effects. Peter Adler contributed this list of 32 different red flags. Do these look familiar? What […]

  4. Listening Projects with Marisa Castuera Hayase

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    Featured Video:  At a 2012 workshop on Maui, Marisa Castuera Hayase talked about the place and value of “Listening Projects” as a strategy to improve collaboration and decision making. Two related resources can be found in the “Idea Bank” section of this website: Audience questions and Marisa’s answers from the Maui session; and a link to the State of Hawaii’s […]

  5. Listening Tour Report

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    If you found the video and companion Q&A on listening projects interesting, you might appreciate the “Early Childhood Listening Tour” report featured on the Hawaii State Executive Office on Early Learning website.

  6. Listening Projects Questions and Answers

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    This is a companion piece to the video of Marisa Castuera Hayase’s Maui presentation on Listening Projects. Is all of your listening tour work one-on-one or do you work in group settings? Both. The focus group setting can be limiting, especially for people who feel shy in groups and where they are sharing personal information. I have […]

  7. Nonprofit Technology Network Focuses on Collaboration

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    The theme of the December 2012 issue of NTEN is collaboration and coalition building. Some of what you will find in this issue includes six key principles for advocacy campaigns, tools for collaboration, and tips for determining if your organization is collaboration-ready. (To access this issue you will need to complete a quick registration process.) Click […]

  8. NCDD Community Blog

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    To access informative articles and references on collaborative process, visit the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) Community Blog at www.ncdd.org/news GroupWorks Pattern Language card deck Open Space on Open Space coming up in March in San Francisco Group Decision Tip: Decide How to Decide by Craig Freshley Resources on Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue Days of […]

  9. Recommended Resources

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    CLN asked a few of its colleagues and friends to share their “go to” resources – those books, websites and organizations that offer knowledge and inspiration. We’ve listed those resources below along with the name of who made the recommendation. Books Facilitators Guide to Participatory Decision-Making, Sam Kaner with Lenny Lind, Catherine Toldi, Sarah Fisk and Duane […]

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This section includes the story of how the Collaborative Leaders Network (CLN) came about and a description of the team of facilitators behind the strategies offered here.

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