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Strong, effective leadership is crucial to the successful operation of a collaboration. A leadership structure should be developed by recognizing the strengths and needs of each leader and organization. Multiple people at different levels, in policy and direct services, should be engaged in leadership.

 

Consider what type of leadership structure would be effective in your collaboration. For example, a leadership structure may include one or several rotating point people in leadership roles, a steering committee, sub-committees from partner organizations and for key activities of the collaborative, and a point person at each level.

 

Actions for Effective Leadership

  • Define goals and guide the group.
  • Facilitate and support the team.
  • Validate and trust individual, group and organizational strengths. 
  • Monitor the group’s progress.
  • Help overcome obstacles and minimize conflict. 
  • Provide sufficient structure so that the collaboration achieves its goals, while also remaining flexible enough to encourage creativity and positive change.