We live in extraordinary times. These call for extraordinary responses to major issues of injustice that might otherwise seem overwhelming, such as those connected with climate change, biodiversity loss, the coronavirus pandemic, racism, poverty and more. Collaborative responses can help us all to respond effectively.
There is a constant stream of learning about collaboration and the best ways to bring it about. For instance, in a London Business School webinar in June 2020, called ‘How to build Collaboration and Innovation’, Professor Lynda Gratton shared her latest research. She underscored the importance of nurturing a collaborative culture, energising networks, developing collaborative capacity and having a compelling strategy.
Professor Gratton described the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, including the difficulties of developing energised networks that might lead to innovation. At the same time, she set out the opportunities of thinking differently about spanning boundaries between people and creating novel collaborative relationships. Click here to hear her speak.
What are the ‘Essentials of Collaboration’?! How can we initiate different ways to collaborate in order to bring about a transformation? Recently we have updated our Thought Leadership Paper on the subject. Click here to read an English version; here for Spanish; and here for French. Collaboration involves taking risks. The first step is often the hardest. Hopefully this paper will provide some useful insights and tools.
Save the date. Our next webinar is on Monday 27th July, 12 to 13:30pm UK/BST time. This will be about the vital challenges and opportunities of bringing about a sustainable future. You are very welcome. More details to follow in coming updates. Please register here if you would like to attend.
Have a great day!
Rosie, Lorna and Ian