Building the Efficacy
of Collaboratives

Most grants and bids are competitive in nature. To win, you must build a team with the capacity to meet project goals, have proper leadership in place, and price strategically to land your project in the competitive zone. The ability to master team dynamics is revealed in your proposal or solicitation response. The more organized your team, the stronger your chance of securing success.

The sharing of joint knowledge, capabilities, and resources are the keys of success. Collaboratives must be structured to encourage teamwork and collaboration. This requires breaking down silos, promoting cross-functional work, and encouraging collaboration across organizational boundaries. Finding the right partner(s) is crucial. The framework to build a winning team is trust and competency. The ability to integrate and mobilize a variety of ideas and perspectives certifies your competitive advantage. There’s power in partnerships!