{"id":184,"date":"2021-06-14T01:14:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T05:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/?post_type=chapter&p=184"},"modified":"2021-06-14T01:14:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T05:14:20","slug":"two-frameworks-for-structuring-partnership-and-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/chapter\/two-frameworks-for-structuring-partnership-and-collaboration\/","title":{"raw":"Two Frameworks for Structuring Partnership and Collaboration","rendered":"Two Frameworks for Structuring Partnership and Collaboration"},"content":{"raw":"The two frameworks described below, The Partnering Cycle<\/em> and the STAR Diagram<\/em> are outlined in more detail in the readings and resources for this module. Each offers a different way to think about structuring a partnership or collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe Partnering Cycle<\/em>, developed by the Partnership Brokers Association (2019), and described in the Tamarack Institute webinar (n.d.), takes a more linear approach to describing the steps in developing a collaborative process, which include: Scoping and Building; Managing and Maintaining; Reviewing and Revising; and Sustaining Outcomes. In each phase, there are a set of key activities to undertake, which build towards a list of key attributes of effective partnership (many of which parallel the practices described above), which include:\r\n
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  • A clear understanding between the partners of the word partnership<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Agreement to a shared vision and common purpose<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Account and allowance being made for individual partners\u2019 interests<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • The co-creation of design, decisions, and solutions<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Commitment to sharing risks as well as benefits<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Every partner contributes resources (tangible or intangible)<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Partners share decision-making and leadership responsibilities<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Partners commit to mutual\/horizontal accountability<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Partners work together to develop a principled approach to their partnering endeavours<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Attention is paid to partnering process as well as the partnerships\u2019 projects<\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe Partnering Cycle provides a robust overview, at each stage, of the kind of details involved in the complex work of building and engaging a formal partnership.\r\n\r\nIn contrast, The STAR Diagram<\/em>, developed by the Human Systems Dynamics Institute (2016), presents a different way to plan and implement a collaborative process or partnership. While this model can be used to map out key activities in a formal process, it can also be used more informally to build an agenda for a kick-off meeting or to diagnose a collaboration that has become stuck.\r\n\r\nThis model is organized around only four attributes, each of which is needed for effective collaboration among partners. Instead of creating a step-by-step guide, the STAR Diagram<\/em> provides a set of characteristics to encourage, to build towards and to look for in the development and ongoing work of a partnership. These are:\r\n
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    • \u201cA balance of Same and Different,\u201d which describes the need to have enough similarity among the group, whether in a guiding purpose, alignment of values, or some other aspect that there is cohesion for working together, and enough difference to enable creativity and a diversity of perspectives.<\/li>\r\n \t
    • \u201cA balance of Talking and Listening,\u201d which describes the need for each member to have the ability and space to contribute their view(s) and participate in decision-making, while also having the capacity to hear new ideas and learn together in a way that improves the outcome of the group\u2019s work.<\/li>\r\n \t
    • \u201cAuthentic Work\u201d <\/em>which describes the need for the work of the group itself to have meaning and relevance for all involved, and for each member to be able to make a genuine contribution.<\/li>\r\n \t
    • \u201cReason for Being\u201d which describes a purpose embedded in the group that goes beyond a particular output or project, and speaks to the question described above about what can be accomplished together that can\u2019t be achieved alone.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen considering how you want to approach either the development or ongoing work of a partnership, you might find that one or the other (or some combination of both) is helpful in providing structure and guidance to the process.","rendered":"

      The two frameworks described below, The Partnering Cycle<\/em> and the STAR Diagram<\/em> are outlined in more detail in the readings and resources for this module. Each offers a different way to think about structuring a partnership or collaboration.<\/p>\n

      The Partnering Cycle<\/em>, developed by the Partnership Brokers Association (2019), and described in the Tamarack Institute webinar (n.d.), takes a more linear approach to describing the steps in developing a collaborative process, which include: Scoping and Building; Managing and Maintaining; Reviewing and Revising; and Sustaining Outcomes. In each phase, there are a set of key activities to undertake, which build towards a list of key attributes of effective partnership (many of which parallel the practices described above), which include:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • A clear understanding between the partners of the word partnership<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Agreement to a shared vision and common purpose<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Account and allowance being made for individual partners\u2019 interests<\/em><\/li>\n
      • The co-creation of design, decisions, and solutions<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Commitment to sharing risks as well as benefits<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Every partner contributes resources (tangible or intangible)<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Partners share decision-making and leadership responsibilities<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Partners commit to mutual\/horizontal accountability<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Partners work together to develop a principled approach to their partnering endeavours<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Attention is paid to partnering process as well as the partnerships\u2019 projects<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The Partnering Cycle provides a robust overview, at each stage, of the kind of details involved in the complex work of building and engaging a formal partnership.<\/p>\n

        In contrast, The STAR Diagram<\/em>, developed by the Human Systems Dynamics Institute (2016), presents a different way to plan and implement a collaborative process or partnership. While this model can be used to map out key activities in a formal process, it can also be used more informally to build an agenda for a kick-off meeting or to diagnose a collaboration that has become stuck.<\/p>\n

        This model is organized around only four attributes, each of which is needed for effective collaboration among partners. Instead of creating a step-by-step guide, the STAR Diagram<\/em> provides a set of characteristics to encourage, to build towards and to look for in the development and ongoing work of a partnership. These are:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • \u201cA balance of Same and Different,\u201d which describes the need to have enough similarity among the group, whether in a guiding purpose, alignment of values, or some other aspect that there is cohesion for working together, and enough difference to enable creativity and a diversity of perspectives.<\/li>\n
        • \u201cA balance of Talking and Listening,\u201d which describes the need for each member to have the ability and space to contribute their view(s) and participate in decision-making, while also having the capacity to hear new ideas and learn together in a way that improves the outcome of the group\u2019s work.<\/li>\n
        • \u201cAuthentic Work\u201d <\/em>which describes the need for the work of the group itself to have meaning and relevance for all involved, and for each member to be able to make a genuine contribution.<\/li>\n
        • \u201cReason for Being\u201d which describes a purpose embedded in the group that goes beyond a particular output or project, and speaks to the question described above about what can be accomplished together that can\u2019t be achieved alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          When considering how you want to approach either the development or ongoing work of a partnership, you might find that one or the other (or some combination of both) is helpful in providing structure and guidance to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[48],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-184","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry","chapter-type-numberless"],"part":176,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/120"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/184\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":185,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/184\/revisions\/185"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/176"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/184\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=184"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=184"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/strategicdialogueengagmentclimateadapt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}