The Collaborative Effect
Please visit The Collaborative Effect at https://www.venncollaborative.org/effect and join the conversation. What kind of impact do you want to have in the world? How can collaborating with others amplify that impact? Hear from folks in all walks of life and work about the impact that they want to have, and how partnerships and collaboration play a role.
Episodes
Regional economic development has long focused on activating existing assets in the region to create economic growth and social prosperity. But there is a tremendous number of assets that go unactivated. The people in a region are the the greatest assets, but we often work to activate only some, not all, of these assets. Equitable and inclusive economic development and growth requires us to pay attention to ALL of the assets, and t...
Why is it that when we get stuck in our collaborative work we find it difficult to recognize our situation and break out of it? Instead, we often double down on trying to fix the problems rather than shifting our attention to the opportunities that might be presented by refocusing on new issues and approaches. This kind of shift is what our guest this week, Liz Nilsen, wishes for us and our collaborations.
Marjorie Turner Hollman is a writer and editor who loves the outdoors. She’s the author of five walking books focused on helping others, including those with mobility issues, to get out and enjoy the outdoors. When it comes to collaboration, Marjorie believes in interdependence and asking for help, but spreading the net wide so interdependence doesn't become a burden. Learn more about Marjorie and her work at marjorieturner.com.
Ky Holland is a founding member of Alaska Version three, which is engaging Alaskans in the creation of the next Alaska by accelerating the transformation of Alaska's innovation economy. Ky is also an associate at Venn Collaborative. Learn more about Ky at kyholland.com. Here are links to resources that Kai mentioned during the conversation:
- Ed Morrison is the creator of Strategic Doing.
- Learn more about Adam Kahane’s perspec...
Henry Pavey is the Director of Collaborative Impact, a consultancy practice focused on collaboration and partnership work based in the uk. He is a collaborative working thought leader, a trusted advisor, and partnership builder and facilitator. Henry believes that leaders must focus at least as much on partnership development as they do on organizational development, and he works toward that impact. Learn more about Henry at collab...
In this episode, Jim Woodell recaps Season 1 of The Collaborative Effect, and offers a preview of Season 2. Jim reviews the 5 Considerations for Strengthening Collaboration introduced in the Introducing The Collaborative Effect episode, with examples of these considerations from his Season 1 interviews. Whether you're new to The Collaborative Effect or a returning listener, we offer you a warm welcome to Season 2!
Peya Robbins is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who geeks out about problem solving, community-building, and organization. She is the founder of Pey Pey the VA - a bespoke virtual assistant agency supporting online entrepreneurs looking to change the world. Learn more about Peya at PeyPeytheVA.com.
Dorothy Air is co-founder of Partnerships Playbook Consulting, and a faculty member at Venn Collaborative's Venn Workshop. She specializes in strategic planning and collaboration, and she is experienced in university innovation and industry partnerships. Learn more about Dorothy at the Venn Collaborative website.
When we recorded this podcast, Brett Brenton was senior director of learning at Forward Cities. Brett is now north central regional impact manager for MyFutureNC, a North Carolina nonprofit organization focused on educational attainment through cross-sector collaboration between leaders in education, business, and government. Learn more about Brett on LinkedIn or at the MyFutureNC website.
Ann Rupnow is entrepreneurship and economic development coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's College of Business. She is also the faculty advisor for UW-Eau Claire’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She talked with us about how she uses her skills as a connector and a generalist to help entrepreneurs step forward a level. Learn more about Ann on LinkedIn or at the UW Eu Claire website.
Diane Tinker-Hurst is project manager at Wichita State University Industry Engagement & Applied Learning. She is an accomplished communications and marketing professional, highly skilled in meeting and event planning and proficient in relationship building. Learn more about Diane on LinkedIn, or at the Wichita State University website.
Jeff Sachse is the director of the Center for Customized Research and Services, and director of economic development, at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he applies his passion to developing the data analytics capacity of the university and broader region. Learn more about Jeff on LinkedIn or on the UW Oshkosh website.
Rebecca Robinson is chief corporate engagement and economic development officer at K-State Innovation Partners. She leads Kansas State University’s efforts in the region to recruit or expand businesses that have a research-based relationship with Kansas State University. Learn more about Rebecca on LinkedIn, or by visiting K-State Innovation Partners.
Christi Bell is the Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the Business Enterprise Institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She provides leadership and vision for the engagement of the university with the public and private sectors. Learn more about Christi at the Business Enterprise Institute website or her bio page.
Dwayne James is Urban County Director - Community Engagement for University of Missouri Extension in St. Louis County. He loves the connection between education and civic engagement, and has a passion for supporting leaders in their journeys to assist, empower and support the community. Learn more about Dwayne at University of Missouri Extension (and here is the St. Louis County Extension website).
Rebecca Cuevas is founder and CEO at Learn and Get Smarter, Inc. She brings a creative, multi-cultural perspective to her work in educational consulting, instructional design, and curriculum development. Learn more about Rebecca at Learn and Get Smarter. Read the blogs that Rebecca mentions during this episode at: Coaching and courses: how do they fit in YOUR business?; The CONTENT of coaching: what happens during a session?;...
Sarah Heinicke is principal at Verditas. She consults with communities, developers, government, and nonprofit organizations to create more effective community engagement strategies. Sarah talked with The Collaborative Effect about how she would like to use open hearted leadership to help communities build a resilient, climate protected, and equitable world. Learn more about Sarah on LinkedIn.
Regina Carey is founder of Carey On. She is a speaker and “Passion Instigator,” igniting fire in the minds, bodies, and spirits of those with whom she works. Regina talked with The Collaborative Effect about the kinds of impact she wants to have, particularly in the lives of women, and what it means to have that impact in partnership with others.
Jim Woodell, host of The Collaborative Effect, describes the story behind this podcast, and the work of Venn Collaborative. Learn more at Venn Collaborative. Continue the conversation at The Collaborative Effect.
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