227 - Collaboration: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Partnerships with Alison Coward, Rebecca Sutherns and Sunni Brown

Alison Coward, Rebecca Sutherns and Sunni Brown are each exceptional facilitators in their own right, but that doesn’t mean they see things in exactly the same way.They came together for this unique episode, a fireside conversation all about collaboration, and provided some incredible thoughts and reflections.Pull up a chair by the fire and dive into the particulars of what it means to collaborate, how we can create the conditions for creative connection, and why the ‘right’ people will fail to collaborate without a deliberate structure.Find out about:Why facilitators have a glaring gap in their CV when it comes to collaborationWhat happens when we leave collaboration to chance… and how to fix the resultsWhy solo and group work are both necessary for effective collaborationHow boundaries, responsibilities, and limits help us become better collaboratorsWhy creating an appropriate context makes such a significant differenceWhat the difference is between collaboration and ‘collective thinking’Why it’s wrong to assume that the best outcome from a collaboration should amalgamate every view that’s been sharedDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Rebecca Sutherns WebsiteConnect to Alison, Rebecca, and Sunni:Alison on LinkedIn.Rebecca on LinkedIn.Sunni on LinkedIn.Support the show:Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.Support the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.