This high-level course equips leaders with the skills to build strategic partnerships and foster collaboration across teams, agencies, and organizational boundaries. Participants will learn to develop strong networks, build trust, and lead cross-functional initiatives that align with shared goals. Emphasis is placed on cultivating alliances, enhancing emotional intelligence, and applying boundary-spanning practices to drive lasting impact.
Learning Objectives »
- Develop networks and alliances.
- Identify proficiency levels of partnering.
- Collaborate across boundaries.
- Facilitate the exchange of information, skills, and experience.
- How to work with agencies to address mutual issues and concerns.
Course Agenda
Developing Networks
- Benefits of a Strong Network
- Keys to Developing a Network
- Networking Advantage
- Breadth
- Connectivity
- Dynamism
Collaborating Across Boundaries
- Boundary Types
- Types of Networks
- Building Trust
- Making Your Network Future Facing
- Boundary Spanning Practices
Building Strategic Relationships
- Steps for Building Relationships
- Strategic Relationships
- Building your EQ
- Boundary Spanning Practices
- Ongoing Analysis
