What Makes for Good Collaboration Turning Theory into Practice Mark O’ BrienAnna HutchingsDVS
Why collaborate and share property? Property is a significant cost liability and an asset Property can represent opportunity Property is an enabler for transformational change Continued requirement to manage property efficiently and effectively to deliver services Public property is a joint strategic resource
Collaboration Collaboration is about people effectively working together But…Its not easy working together There would be more collaborative success stories about Developing the collaborative habit takes a while
Collaboration Considerations Strategic Considerations Delivery Considerations
Willingness and Compatibility Strategic Considerations
Strong Leadership and Commitment The (Wo) MAN Means Authority Need Strategic Considerations image credit: Scott Maxwell, LuMaxArt. CC by-SA 2.0
Strategic Considerations Opportunity
Vision What is the opportunity? Strategic Considerations
Visionary What is the true opportunity? Can we, is it really feasible? Explore, develop and test options. Strategic Considerations
Lateral Thinking Bring the vertical and horizontal into play (The Forest and the Trees) Strategic Considerations
Lateral Thinking Strategic Considerations Explore, develop and test options
Overcoming Barriers Cultural Strategic Considerations
Open and Fair It’s not just about what you need. You have to consider what the other party wants and needs. Strategic Considerations
Open and Fair
Strategic Considerations Respect and Trust Get rid of - I’m right, your wrong. - Hide the ego, you don’t need power to be heard, if its relevant people will listen. - Trust is paramount, build it, then turn it into action. - Make it safe to fail, learn and innovate. image credit: Frederic Poirot, CC by 2.0
Strategic Considerations Respect and Trust
Sustainability “See the oak tree in the acorn” Essence of sustainability is long term relationships, built on trust and respect. Long term view gives parties a measure of security. This requires up front due diligence. Strategic Considerations image credits: acorn, Robert Benner. Oak tree, Marilyn Peddle. CC by 2.0
Don’t forget your customers / citizens - Engage and Consult - Options for change - Set future direction - Promote benefits - Outline the way forward and why Strategic Considerations image credit: The BigTouffe, CC by 2.0
Collaborative Property Strategy To support the strategic, corporate and service directives of the organisation (s). By attempting to identify property requirements now and into the future to ensure the right space at the right time in the right place at the right cost Delivery Considerations
Awareness and Appreciation of Partner Property Delivery Considerations
Property Knowledge and Certainty of Information Delivery Considerations
Market Awareness Delivery Considerations
Funding and Finance Vehicles, Prudential Borrowing Joint Ventures Buy Now – Pay Later TIF Delivery Considerations
Protections and the Development Agreement Overage Build out clauseClawback Savings Delivery Considerations
Community Benefits Delivered Through Sound Regeneration Principles Delivery Considerations
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