Collaborative Leadership for Better Preparedness: Lessons and Tools from Turning Point Betty Bekemeier Turning Point National Program Office June 30, 2005
Learning Objectives By the end of this Hot Topics session you will be able to: Describe how Collaborative Learning (CL) enhances effectiveness in a crisis Identify the principles of CL that would enhance effectiveness with new partners Apply CL in your own work setting to increase the effectiveness of your preparedness activities
Session Outline Types of public health problems When to use Collaborative Leadership What is Collaborative Leadership Turning Point s 6 Practices of Collaborative Leadership
Problem Types and Leadership Roles* Problem Solution Locus of Work Leadership Role I. Clear Clear Expert- Leader Expert Leader solves the problem II. Clear Unclear Expert-Leader Group/Multiple Stakeholders III. Unclear Unclear Group/Multiple Stakeholders Expert diagnosis: Then Leader helps group problemsolve Leader helps group problemsolve *Heifetz & Sinder
Problem Types Type I: Broken foot Type II: Budget cuts Type III: Disease control
Question #1 What kind of problem is a public health crisis? e.g., evacuation of residents from a hazardous waste spill zone A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) Not Sure
Problem Types and Leadership Roles* Problem Solution Locus of Work Leadership Role A) I. Clear Clear Expert- Leader Expert Leader solves the problem B) C) II. Clear Unclear Expert-Leader Group/Multiple Stakeholders III. Unclear Unclear Group/Multiple Stakeholders *Heifetz & Sinder Expert diagnosis: Then Leader helps group problemsolve Leader helps group problemsolve
Question #2 Why did you characterize a public health crisis as Type #? What aspects of the problem led you to that conclusion?
Question #3 What kind of problem is public health emergency preparedness planning? A) Type I B) Type II C) Type III D) Not Sure
Problem Types and Leadership Roles* Problem Solution Locus of Work Leadership Role A) I. Clear Clear Expert- Leader Expert Leader solves the problem B) C) II. Clear Unclear Expert-Leader Group/Multiple Stakeholders III. Unclear Unclear Group/Multiple Stakeholders *Heifetz & Sinder Expert diagnosis: Then Leader helps group problemsolve Leader helps group problemsolve
Question #4 Why did you characterize public health emergency preparedness planning as Type #? What aspects of the problem led you to that conclusion?
Leadership Style Continuum More Traditional (Positional, tactical) More Collaborative (Servant, transforming, facilitative)
Traditional-Collaborative Leadership Traditional Top down Few make decisions Unilateral action Win or shift power Linear thinking Programs & products Charisma Persuasive Group falls apart if leader leaves Collaborative Self-governing Broad participation Guide & coordinate process Build relationships Systems thinking Process Vision Empathetic Group continues when leader leaves
Why Collaborate? Shared Concern Pool Power Add Diversity Increase Ability to Handle Complex Issues Overcome Gridlock ( get unstuck )
What is Collaborative Leadership? The processes, activities, and relationships in which a group and its members engage in collaboration. Collaboration is defined as exchanging information and sharing or pooling resources for mutual benefit to achieve a common purpose.
Why is Collaborative Leadership Important? Most public health problems are complex, interdependent, and messy. These type of problems require a systems approach with diverse input and multiple perspectives. Many sectors need to own the solution for it to be successfully implemented.
What Is a Collaborative Leader? A) Someone with authority who encourages partners to cooperate B) Someone who safeguards and promotes the collaborative process C) Someone who believes in teamwork D) Someone who has a collaborative vision
A Collaborative Leader is: Someone who safeguards and promotes the collaborative process. A shared and transferable position
The Turning Point Leadership Development National Excellence Collaborative Vision: Collaborative leadership is used to its fullest potential to achieve policy and systems change that maximizes the public's health. Mission: Increase collaborative leadership capacity across sectors and at all levels.
Collaborative Leadership Practices Identified by the Turning Point Leadership Collaborative Research included: Literature reviews Individual interviews Focus groups Expert panel debates Attendance at leadership training programs
Six Practices of Collaborative Leadership 1. Assessing the Environment: Understanding the context for change before you act. 2. Creating Clarity: Defining shared values and engaging people in positive action. 3. Building Trust: Creating safe places for developing shared purpose and action.
Six Practices of Collaborative Leadership 4. Sharing Power and Influence: Developing synergy of people, organizations, and communities to accomplish a shared vision. 5. Developing People: Committing to people as a key asset through coaching and mentoring. 6. Self-Reflection: Understanding your own values, attitudes, and behaviors related to your leadership style and impact on others.
Six Practices of Collaborative Leadership Creating Clarity Developing People DP SP Sharing Power BT Building Trust Complex Problem CC Self Reflection Effective Solution AE Assessing Environment
Practices That Need Improvement In MY preparedness work, I most need improvement in... a) Assessing the Environment: Understanding the context for change before you act. b) Creating Clarity: Defining shared values and engaging people in positive action. c) Building Trust: Creating safe places for developing shared purpose and action. d) None of the above
Practices That Need Improvement In MY preparedness work, I most need improvement in... a) Sharing Power and Influence: Developing synergy of people, organizations, and communities to accomplish a shared vision. b) Developing People: Committing to people as a key asset through coaching and mentoring. c) Self-Reflection: Understanding your own values, attitudes, and behaviors related to your leadership style and impact on others. d) None of the above
Collaborative Leadership Products Materials are available through the Turning Point Leadership Development National Excellence Collaborative Web site www.turningpointprogram.org or www.collaborativeleadership.org