Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Tell the Story
Whether a cross-sector collaboration has just reached an important milestone or is wrapping up a long-term project, telling the story is a key step in collaborative work.
August 24, 2017
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Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Define the Intent of the Evaluation
Before embarking on an evaluation of a cross-sector collaboration’s work, partners must first agree on the purpose of the evaluation.
July 20, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Recruit a Powerful Sponsor or Champion
Well-respected, influential sponsors or champions can provide access to resources, lend legitimacy, and attract public attention to a collaboration.
June 15, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Manage Expectations of Process and Results
Communicating progress toward goals, as well as recognizing when to adapt to changing circumstances, allows collaborations to maintain momentum.
June 06, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Demonstrate Organizational Competency and Ability to Execute
Partners’ ability to follow through on commitments inspires trust, building confidence in the collaboration and increasing the likelihood of success.
May 23, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Communicate the Interdependency of Each Sector
Conveying the benefit of working with other sectors fosters continued participation in the collaboration and commitment to results.
May 09, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Identify a Manager
A critical component of launching a cross-sector collaboration is identifying a manager to coordinate tasks that allow the collaboration to progress.
April 13, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Establish a Governance Structure
Governance structures provide direction and promote equity among partners by creating mechanisms to resolve power imbalances.
March 23, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Share Discretion
Sharing discretion allows the collaboration to benefit from the diverse assets of each partner and gives each partner a stake in the collaboration.
March 14, 2017
Diving Into The Intersector Toolkit: Commit to Information Sharing
Cross-sector collaborations often involve managing many streams of data and information from the multiple actors involved, which can come with a variety of challenges.
February 07, 2017