by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Implement-Operations
What do Facilitators do? You are a guide. The group you are facilitating is looking for you to lead them down the discussion road. You must help them assess needs and help them create plans to meet them. You guide (not direct or lead) the discussion and keep the...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Implement-Operations
Part of a series on major issues that leaders may encounter in the life cycle of mission networks, this article explores the vital role and skills of the network facilitator. Collaborative partnerships do not spontaneously form on their own. Neither do they run...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Plan-Missions
Introduction This article was written in 2004 immediately following work on collaboration in the war-torm Bosnia/Crotia region. It chronicles experiences seeking to develop partnerships in that highly-charged setting and goes on to place such collaborative efforts in...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Implement-Operations, Media & Communications
This article is part of a series on major issues that leaders may encounter in the lifecycle of mission networks and partnerships. This article highlights the importance of communication to four key groups of stakeholders in every partnership. Effective...
by Phill Butler | Collaborate-Implement-Operations, Media & Communications
Effective communication is a critical goal in the Operation Phase of a collaborative partnership. A partnership Facilitator cannot allow the partnership to go “dark” and “quiet” – even if good work is being accomplished. Perceptions are important, and...
