To say that there is wide spectrum of opinion about these bonds would be an understatement. There are sector leaders dead set against them, others who are cynical but still engaged in the dialogue, and still others who are what I would call "soft" advocates.
Resources from Liz Weaver's Collective Impact workshop
PowerPoint slides, hand-outs, and worksheets from Liz Weaver's Collective Impact workshops in Medicine Hat, AB
Resources for Liz Weaver's Collective Impact workshops
PowerPoint slides, hand-outs, and worksheets from Liz Weaver's Collective Impact workshops in Red Deer, Alberta - March 6 & &, 2014.
Reflection, Criticism, Ideas
Despite the fact that collaboration is not an end in and of itself and not always necessary, the non-profit sector has convinced itself it is must be done, no matter what. It’s like the salt we automatically shake over the food on our dinner plate, without so much as a thought as to why.
from Debunking Non-Profit Sector Mythology
This posting is from a manuscript in progress that explores mythologies around such things as collaboration, partnerships, competition, and duplication of services.
Holding the history and culture in changing times
In these turbulent times, we need to hold on to and learn from the past as we move forward. Who are the water carriers in your organization?
A new report from the Building Movement Project
The Building Movement Project recently released their last report in a series about how organizations can make small shifts in how they operate that lead to big impacts within their communities.
A New, Free Resource from Capacity Builders
Capacity Builders’ Collaboration Coach is now live! Visit our site, www.capacitybuilders.ca, and follow the link to this unique free resource designed to help not-for-profit organizations make informed decisions about collaborative initiatives and opportunities.
Where does your distinction lie between work and play? How are the two combined and how can this increase active participation?
A video illustrates how barn dances build community
This video clip shows an old-time barn dance, traditionally a key part of community life, to illustrate how they offer an opportunity to build community and become wonderful opportunities to experience “collaboration in motion.”
Audio Seminar || Margaret (Meg) Wheatley
In this audio seminar, Paul Born speaks with Margaret (Meg) Wheatley about her seminal essay from a decade ago Pioneering Leaders and explores how her work has continued to evolve and deepen: reaffirming the power of community and the importance of being a "warrior for the human spirit."
Non-profit organizations often feel like supplicants when they ask businesses to work together to renew communities, but they have much to add to the mix.
A link to a blog post on www.vibrantcanada.ca
Read my recent blog post about Place-Based Policy Change.
A Brief by Policy Horizons Canada
This Policy Horizons Canada brief explores the unique challenges of evaluating place-based initiatives within a federal government context.
Many groups are reluctant to collaborate with sectors who think differently than them, because they fear losing their ability to advocate for social change. Is there a way to do both?
