Collaboration and strategic alliances are essential when we endeavor to find solutions to the most pressing concerns in our communities. More and more nonprofits, businesses and government entities are called upon to work together to resolve complex societal issues. While these groups may have worked well independently on their specific pieces of the problem at hand, it is imperative that they begin thinking about addressing challenges in a different way. Limited human and fiscal resources drive some of this behavior, but the principal reason for working together is that complex issues require complex solutions that are best designed by incorporating different perspectives and approaches.
It is uncommon to find individuals within these organizations who possess the ability to uncover strategic partners, develop shared vision, facilitate discussions identifying common objectives and negotiate agreements between partners that benefit each party – and create greater impact in the community than any of the partners could attain individually. It often necessary for collaborators to employ a skilled professional, with cross-sector knowledge, to assist them in crafting win-win solutions. Sharon has the skill set, professional demeanor and experience to lead these initiatives.
“I had the opportunity to work with Sharon as she led the Front Range Nursing Consortium, an effort convening nursing professionals, regulators and advocates from across the Front Range to research inhibiting factors and identify solutions to Colorado’s nursing shortage. Sharon was successful in initiating a cross-county, multi-faceted conversation with stakeholders that had theretofore had little communication or coordination of efforts. Her ability to build common vision and forward momentum was extraordinary. Her emphasis on cooperative problem-solving and collective impact was well before the concepts became popular. I would encourage others with complex problems to consider engaging Sharon to facilitate assessment and remediation.”
– Sue Carparelli, Executive Director, Center for Out of Court Divorce
Contact Sharon Knight for more information about how she can provide you with services to smoothly and effectively engage stakeholders, identify common objectives and develop strategies for effective partnership and collaboration.
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