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…
28 Jun 2018 by Daniel Dow
How collaborative is your network? As groups move towards greater collaboration they must pay attention to activities that build trust among the partners. This tool can be used to guide a conversation about the level of collaboration that is needed…
16 May 2018 by Daniel Dow
Nate Vander Stelt shares the many ways he sees GACX members effectively modeling intentional collaboration. In this blog post, he shares several common themes he sees running across many different kinds of effective collaborations.
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26 Apr 2018 by Daniel Dow
It’s easy to think of creativity as a solitary endeavor. But some of the best creative work is collaborative. This video explores the seven keys to creative collaboration. While focused on “design teams”, it applies equally to a network’s working groups…
27 Feb 2018 by Daniel Dow
Ellen Livingood explores the value of churches and networks working together. She closes with next steps for churches and networks…