how to build a collaborative approach to reaching your uupg
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A Workshop on Collaboration Presented at
Finishing the Task 2015 Conference
December 2-4, 2015
How to Builda Collaborative Approachto Reaching Your UUPG
Dave HackettvisionSynergy
Network BasicsBuilding missional networks
Why use Collaboration
to Reach UUPGs?
It’s God’s plan to use God’s people acting as one
to fulfill God’s purposes
“ I pray … that all of themmay be one, Father,
that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
Jesus, in John 17:20-21
We can harness the synergy of multiple orgs/ministries working together:
● broad-spectrum impact● ministry efficiencies● avoids duplication ● displays unity of the body of
Christ
A Vision for Collaborative Approaches
For every UUPG: A Network
For every UUPG Network:
A Network Catalyst
Types of Collaboration
Networks Partnerships
Networks Partnerships
Any group of individualsor organizationssharing a common interestwhoregularly communicatewith each other toenhance theirindividual purposes
Networks Partnerships
Any group of individualsor organizationssharing a common interestwhoregularly communicatewith each other toenhance theirindividual purposes
Any group of individualsor organizationssharing a common interestwhoregularly communicate,plan, & work togetherto achieve acommon visionthat isbeyond the capacityof any individual partner
Networks Partnerships
bring people togetherto share information,and connections,and even resourcesso thateach individualor organizationcan do their workmore effectively
bring people togetheraround acommon concernor a common projectso thatthey can pool theirefforts & resourcesto do somethingthey could not do alone
Networks Partnerships
bring people togetherto share information,and connections,and even resourcesso thateach individualor organizationcan do their workmore effectively
bring people togetheraround acommon concernor a common projectso thatthey can pool theirefforts & resourcesto do somethingthey could not do alone
maximizing
individual
capacity
maximizing
collective
capacity
Network Stages
Network Stages
Exploration Formation Operation
EXPLORATION
Step by Step Actions
5
Knowledge
5
Connections
5
Interviews
5
Interest
Signs of Success
Clarity
5
Connections
5
Common Interest
Pitfall
No Time
FORMATION
Step by Step Actions
5
Consensus
5
Commitment
Planning
Signs of Success
5
Confidence
5
Consensus
5
Commitment
Pitfall
No Trust
OPERATION
Step by Step Actions
5
Organize
5
Document
Communicate
5
Follow-up
Signs of Success
5
Groups
5
Goals
5
Gatherings
5
Growth
Pitfall
No Task
Leadership Roles
Catalyst Team
Advocates/Champions
Facilitation Team
The Special Role of the Catalyst
The Special Role of the Catalyst
The Catalyst
● is a person or team
● has vision for the potential of a network
● builds credibility and connections to draw others together.
● builds a network of relationships & identifies interest
● casts a vision for working together
5
Core CompetenciesResearch
Due Diligence: Players, history, context, resources, vision
5
Core Competencies● Relationships
Draw the willing together, set and level the playing field, create inclusive environment
5
Core CompetenciesDiscernment
Convene meeting; share challenges rolled up to an initial, viable set of high-value objectives. Go/No-Go Point
First Steps● Read Well Connected
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How to Builda Collaborative Approachto Reaching Your UUPG