Preparing for Successful Collaborations – Skills to Maximize Outcomes
Set your collaborations up to win before they begin.
Course 6 sessions The Collaborator's Skillset
Train the preparation skills that maximize outcomes before the first word is spoken.
Course Overview
Strong collaborations don't just happen—they're built on clear expectations and shared goals. Practice how to identify key players, understand their motivations, align around common objectives, and define roles with precision. Drill the prep work that separates effective collaborators from hopeful ones.
Objectives:
Align stakeholders around shared goals and motivations
Define clear roles and responsibilities
Establish communication protocols and a single source of truth
Curriculum (Measurable skills):
The ability to articulate your own positions and interests for a specific collaboration
The ability to articulate your collaborative partners positions and interests
The ability to articulate measurable milestones in the lifecycle of the collaboration
The ability to clearly articulate your own BATNA for the collaboration