• Work effectively together toward common objectives.

• Transform conflict from destructive to productive.

• Develop a joint strategic framework for action.

• Receive the advantages of using dialogue to end unproductive conflict and build improved relationships.

• Move collaboration from a concept or "vision statement" into action.

• Realize and accept the reality and benefits of inter-connectedness (avoiding the illusion of fragmentation and disconnection).

• Search broadly for options, avoiding the narrow field of view that law often brings to conflict.

• Learn to make collaboration a real component of their activities.

• Use collaboration to create institutional strategies, and make important decisions.

Our work with diverse groups has included environmental and natural resource matters, developing strategic frameworks, creating action plans, developing governmental policy and improving working relationships. Example engagements.  About Collaborative processes^®  

"As problems become more complex, and their solutions require active participation of diverse perspectives, then teamwork and collaboration become increasingly necessary and valued."
When Teams Work Best, LaFasto and Larson, Sage, Thousand Oaks, 2001 at xix.

Collaborative processes^® provides facilitation for large and small group efforts working, among others, to resolve conflict, providing training, develop strategic or action plans, get clarity on technical matters, or build new relationships. 

Collaborative processes^® seek to engage stakeholders in a dialogue that works toward productive outcomes and improved relationships. 

"Successful collaboration produces results, not just structures or activities that create the illusion that a problem is being addressed."  Collaborative Leadership, Chrislip and Larson, Jossey-Bass, 1994 at 107.

Collaborative Processes LLC is  a Colorado Corporation organized in the USA in 2003. Collaborative Processes LLC does not provide legal advice.