Master of Business Administration

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  General

  Introduction and Purpose

  This collaboration decision support tool has been designed as a resource to aid organisations considering entering into or forming collaborations to:

  (a) help to determine if collaboration is the most appropriate model, 

  (b) assess current capacity and capability to undertake collaborative action, and

  (c) offer strategies and resources with which to go forward. It is informed by a strong evidence base drawn from research and practice.

  Using the decision support tool will help participating organisations to: 

  • develop a clearer understanding of the range of purposes of collaborations  
  • reflect on the partnerships they have established  
  • focus on ways to strengthen new and existing partnerships by engaging in discussion about issues and ways forward.

  You can browse the tool using the links below. Ideally, you should take the time to read the guide, and then progress through the questionnaires in the order they are given. You can do this alone, however it is best completed as a combined exercise by both organisations that are considering working together.

   

  Robyn Keast
  Dan Chamberlain
  Southern Cross University, 2014

  
  
• Select section The items below are used in the tool

  The items below are used in the tool
  • Select activity Decision Support Tool Overview Before you start r...

    Decision Support Tool Overview

    Before you start read this guide which outlines the steps involved in the process.

    First, read the guide

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    Collaborative Readiness Self Assessment Questionnaire

    
    

    This is the first of three questionnaires, to find out if you are ready to start the process. You will need to create a free login to be able to access and complete this questionnaire.

    Answer the Collaborative Readiness Self Assessment Questionnaire

    Organisational Assessment Questionnaire

    
    

    Depending on your answers to the first questionnaire, you may wish to look at this one. You will need to create a free login to be able to access and complete this questionnaire.
    

    Answer the Organisational Assessment Questionnaire

    Sector Assessment Questionnaire

    
    

    Again depending on your previous answers from the other questionnaires, you may find this last one useful. It may not be necessary to answer all three. You will need to create a free login to be able to access and complete this questionnaire.
    

    Answer the Sector Assessment Questionnaire

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    Networking Types

    By now you should have a good idea which networking type is most applicable to your organisation. Use the links here to read more.

    
    Find out about Cooperative Networking
    Find out about Coordinative Networking
    Find out about Collaborative Networking

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    Case Studies and Resources

    This last section contains further reading, resources and activities to help you decide on concrete actions to put into place.

    Resources, case studies and further reading
  • Select activity Decision Support Tool Overview

    

    Decision Support Tool Overview Book
  • Select activity Collaborative Readiness Self Assessment Questionnaire

    

    Collaborative Readiness Self Assessment Questionnaire Feedback
  • Select activity Organisational Assessment Questionnaire

    

    Organisational Assessment Questionnaire Feedback
  • Select activity Sector Assessment Questionnaire

    

    Sector Assessment Questionnaire Feedback
  • Select activity Networking Types

    

    Networking Types Book
  • Select activity Case Studies and Resources

    

    Case Studies and Resources Book
  • Select activity How have you found this tool?

    

    How have you found this tool? Feedback

    After you have explored and/or used the tool, we would greatly appreciate if you could take a minute to answer a few quick questions. If you can't access the questions please log in or click here to send your thoughts to us.