ACTIVATE
Stepping Into Action
Acting together as soon as possible not only keeps the moment going and delivers concrete results to your partners, but it also builds trust in action. Don’t wait for the ‘perfect plan’ to be formulated.
This section offers resources to help convene diverse stakeholders, engage with differences, understand power dynamics, and navigate both ‘top-down’ and ‘bottom-up’ environments for effective change. It includes tools for defining partnering, strategies for convening, insights into partnering versus partnerships, methods for garnering support, frameworks for building relationships between Top-Down Authorising and Bottom-Up Mobilising Environments (EDP Model), and approaches like the Whole of Government Approach (WOGA) and Whole of Society Approach (WOSA). Additionally, it covers the role of intermediaries in sustaining partnerships, crucial for managing collaborative efforts.
The resources provided are divided into several key areas:
- How to Convene: Resources provided in this section equip individuals and organizations with strategies and best practices for convening diverse stakeholders effectively.
- Partnering vs. Partnerships: From defining partnering to understanding the dynamics of partnerships, the guidance offered clarifies the differences and the importance of each in fostering inclusive dialogue and action.
- Connecting Top-Down and Bottom-Up Environments: Whether exploring the dynamics between top-down and bottom-up initiatives or employing frameworks like the EDP Model, the emphasis remains on connecting stakeholders across various levels of authority and influence.
- Whole of Government and Whole of Society Approaches: By embracing a Whole of Government Approach (WOGA) and a Whole of Society Approach (WOSA), practitioners can harness the collective potential of diverse actors towards achieving meaningful and sustainable change.
- Role of Intermediaries in Sustaining Collaborative Efforts: Recognising the pivotal role of intermediaries underscores the importance of facilitators in bridging divides and sustaining collaborative efforts over time, essential for navigating the complexities inherent in partnership ecosystems.