L is for Collaborative leadership

Posted on 21. Oct, 2009 by Laurika in A-Z Collaboration, Features

How to be a collaborate leader:

Five qualities of a collaborative leader according to Madeleine Carter from Center for Effective Public Policy:

Archer and Cameron list ten key lessons for a successful collaborative leader:

They also have a book out on Collaborative Leadership:

Find the personal motive for collaborating
Find ways of simplifying complex situations for your people
Prepare for how you are going to handle conflict well in advance
Recognise that there are some people or organisations you just can’t partner with
Have the courage to act for the long term
Actively manage the tension between focusing on delivery and on building relationships
Invest in strong personal relationships at all levels
Inject energy, passion and drive into your leadership style
Have the confidence to share the credit generously
Continually develop your interpersonal skills, in particular: empathy, patience, tenacity, holding difficult conversations and coalition building.

The Turning Point initiative lists six key practices for collaborative leaders:

Assessing the environment for collaboration
Defining shared values and engaging people in positive action
Creating safe places for developing shared purpose and action
Developing the synergy of people, organisations, and communities to accomplish goals
Mentoring and Coaching: Committing to bringing out the best in others and realising people are your key asset
Being aware of and understanding your values, attitudes, and behaviours as they relate to your own leadership style and its impact on others

LinkedIn Group for collaborative leaders: http://www.linkedin.com/groupInvitation?groupID=2193549&sharedKey=31701544F7BB

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