Collaborative Leadership for Better Preparedness: Lessons and Tools from Turning Point

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Collaborative Leadership for Better
Preparedness Lessons and Tools from Turning
Point

• Betty Bekemeier
• Turning Point National Program Office
• June 30, 2005

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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

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Session Outline

• Types of public health problems
• When to use Collaborative Leadership
• What is Collaborative Leadership
• Turning Points 6 Practices of Collaborative
  Leadership

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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 Expert diagnosis Then Leader helps group problem-solve
III. Unclear Unclear Group/Multiple Stakeholders Leader helps group problem-solve
Heifetz Sinder
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Problem Types

• Type I Broken foot
• Type II Budget cuts
• Type III Disease control

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What kind of problem is a public health crisis?
Question 1
e.g., evacuation of residents from a hazardous
waste spill zone
A) Type IB) Type II C) Type IIID) Not
Sure
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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 Expert diagnosis Then Leader helps group problem-solve
III. Unclear Unclear Group/Multiple Stakeholders Leader helps group problem-solve
A)
B)
C)
Heifetz Sinder
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Why did you characterize a public health crisis
as Type ___? What aspects of the problem led
you to that conclusion?
Question 2
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What kind of problem is public health emergency
preparedness planning?
Question 3
A) Type IB) Type II C) Type IIID) Not
Sure
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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 Expert diagnosis Then Leader helps group problem-solve
III. Unclear Unclear Group/Multiple Stakeholders Leader helps group problem-solve
A)
B)
C)
Heifetz Sinder
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Why did you characterize public health emergency
preparedness planning as Type ___? What
aspects of the problem led you to that conclusion?
Question 4
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Leadership Style Continuum

• More Traditional
• (Positional, tactical) _______________________
  ______________________
• More Collaborative
• (Servant, transforming,
  facilitative)

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Traditional-Collaborative Leadership

• Traditional Collaborative
• Top down Self-governing
  
• Few make decisions Broad
  participation
• Unilateral action Guide coordinate
  process
• Win or shift power Build relationships
  
• Linear thinking Systems thinking
• Programs products Process
• Charisma Vision
• Persuasive Empathetic
• Group falls apart if leader leaves
  Group continues when leader leaves

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Why Collaborate?

• Shared Concern
• Pool Power
• Add Diversity
• Increase Ability to Handle Complex Issues
• Overcome Gridlock (get unstuck)

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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.

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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.

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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

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A Collaborative Leader is

• Someone who safeguards and promotes the
  collaborative process.

A shared and transferable position
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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.
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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

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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.

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Six Practices of Collaborative Leadership

1. Sharing Power and Influence Developing synergy
   of people, organizations, and communities to
   accomplish a shared vision.
2. Developing People Committing to people as a key
   asset through coaching and mentoring.
3. Self-Reflection Understanding your own values,
   attitudes, and behaviors related to your
   leadership style and impact on others.

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Six Practices of Collaborative Leadership
Sharing Power
Developing People
 
Building Trust
SP
DP
Creating Clarity

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Effective Solution













SelfReflection
Complex Problem


























AE

Assessing Environment
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In MY preparedness work, I most need improvement
in....
Practices That Need Improvement

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.
4. None of the above

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In MY preparedness work, I most need improvement
in....
Practices That Need Improvement

1. Sharing Power and Influence Developing synergy
   of people, organizations, and communities to
   accomplish a shared vision.
2. Developing People Committing to people as a key
   asset through coaching and mentoring.
3. Self-Reflection Understanding your own values,
   attitudes, and behaviors related to your
   leadership style and impact on others.
4. None of the above

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Collaborative Leadership Products

• Materials are available through the Turning Point
  Leadership Development National Excellence
  Collaborative Web site
• www.turningpointprogram.org
• or
• www.collaborativeleadership.org

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