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Skills for collaborative change

A practical tool setting out the skills and attitudes needed for collaborative and creative problem-solving.

Think about a time that you have successfully worked with others to address a problem. What were the skills and attitudes within the team that contributed to its success? Have you since tried to name or develop those skills? Have you tried to use those same skills when starting new projects or partnerships?

Skills for collaborative change: a map and user guide sets out the skills and attitudes needed for collaborative and creative problem-solving. The map and user guide is designed to support individuals and teams to have meaningful conversations about what it takes to do collaboration well and how to use those skills in practice.

Skills Map User Guide
PDF
431.5 KB

Developed in partnership with Nesta, this guide draws on Q’s experience of large-scale collaborative approaches, the Health Foundation’s quality improvement expertise, and Nesta’s extensive experience of government innovation.

We’ve also created a poster of the skills map to download (can be printed up to A1 size), as well as individual reflection sheets (A3 size).

Skills Map Individual Reflection Sheet
PDF
41.7 KB
Skills Map A2 Poster
PDF
93.3 KB

You can download the guide and start using it straight away in your teams. If you’re interested in learning more, the following sections cover:

  • What is the skills map and where did it come from?
  • Hints and tips for using the map
  • How it can support you in your improvement work
Skills Map User Guide
PDF
431.5 KB
Skills Map Individual Reflection Sheet
PDF
41.7 KB
Skills Map A2 Poster
PDF
93.3 KB
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