Strategy Bites

Concerns and Hopes: Trust-Building Playbook for Collaborators

Distrust is one of the biggest barriers to collaboration. Many community-based organizations work in isolation because of past conflicts, funding competition, or a history of broken partnerships. This strategy focuses on creating a structured space where stakeholders can safely express concerns, unpack past tensions, and begin the slow work of building trust. By addressing these underlying dynamics first, future collaboration becomes much more feasible. Instead of pushing for immediate solutions, this strategy prioritizes listening, acknowledgment, and shared understanding.
Level of difficulty

Advanced

Est. time required

Multiple facilitated conversations over time, starting with your 2-hour session

Series

Leading Systems

Audience

Everyone