Multistakeholder processes are now recognized as crucial public participation tools in a variety of fields, including health, housing, community economic development, transportation and more. Nonprofits in these fields are frequently being asked to collaborate with community and government but lack guidance for doing so. This book—outlining why and how to develop such organizations, how they can be most effective, and the special nature of power and leadership involved—is the only book...
A unique guide to building effective collaborative organizations
Ch. 1The context and societal drivers11Ch. 2The trans-organizational system of organization23Ch. 3A development framework for trans-organizational systems37Ch. 4Power and trans-organizational systems59Ch. 5The tri-process model for TS organizational effectiveness75Ch. 6Trust-building processes81Ch. 7Governance processes95Ch. 8Coordination processes111Ch. 9Lateral leadership121Ch. 10A case study133Ch. 11Conclusion143