Category Archives: Article

Power and Narrative in Groups and Meetings

power dynamics

Managing power within a group is often assumed to be something that happens as part of a collaborative process. But it is often ignored or not directly spoken about. One of the more subtle ways that power and influence can be exerted– especially in oral cultures — is through story and who tells the first story…  

Creative vs. Transactional Collaboration

Running network

The nonprofit sector uses the word “collaboration” often, and in worshipful tones, but what happens in practice is usually more transactional than transformational. Understanding the differences between a transactional or cooperative network and a transformational or collaborative network is important. This article helps clarify these differences…  

Co-creating a Change-Making Culture

When collaboratives get intentional about culture, they can more quickly and more effectively tackle social problems at the magnitude at which they exist. This SSIR article focuses on the importance and process of co-creating a strong culture within your network…..