Key Factors to Support a Successful Collaborative

This episode continues the theme of “Getting Started” in collective impact by focusing on some underlying factors including building relationships and shifting mindsets that can support the long-term success of a collaborative effort.Episode Contents1:44: Before diving into these key factors for success, how did we come up with these factors in the first place?3:44: Four mental model shifts that can be helpful to support a collaborative’s work and long-term sustainability.17:00: Other “intangible” factors that can support a collaborative’s success, including building a culture of learning, including learning from failure, and supporting a broader understanding of leadership.22:00: Pitfalls to avoid that can challenge a collaborative’s growth and ability to reach their goal.Footnotes and Resources:Resource: Guide to Evaluating Collective ImpactTools: Facilitating Intentional Group Learning: A Practical Guide to 21 Learning ActivitiesWebinar: How to Integrate Continuous Learning into Collective ImpactWebinar: Aligning Partners in Collective ImpactBlog: The Three Elements of Continuous Learning: Priorities, Plans, and CultureThe Culture of Collective Impact podcast and blog.More on Collective Impact approach to collaborate for social change:Infographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to us through our short listener survey or at [email protected].