Collaborative Leadership

"Facilitating mutual enhancement among those working together for a common purpose." Arthur T. Himmelman

What is a Collaborative Leader?
One who:

• Fosters openness;
• Creates and sustains a process in which people have confidence;
• Builds trust and confidence among people;
• Acknowledges the unlimited potential of people and keeps reaching out to them;
• Builds cooperative teams;
• Allows the group to work out problems;
• Creates an environment that fosters healthy relationships;
• Values and integrates differences into every operation;
• Communicates effectively;
• Uses an ongoing process of evaluation.

Why Collaborate?
We collaborate because:

• Issues cut across many perceived boundaries;
• Initiatives and problems are too complex;
• Collaborative process has become as important as subject-matter expertise;
• Varied perspectives expand understanding, give breadth and depth to analysis of issues, resulting in better decisions;
• Resources can be leveraged.