Barbara Gray

Barbara Gray wrote a book in 1989 on Collaborating, Finding Common Ground for Multiparty Problems

Summary

From Claude.ai: Some of the key suggestions Barbara Gray makes in her book "Collaborating" for fostering effective collaboration include:

1. Establishing a common definition of the problem and shared goals among stakeholders, even if they have differing individual interests.

2. Building trust and relationships between parties through open communication and following through on commitments.

3. Ensuring all relevant stakeholders are represented and have a voice in the process.

4. Using a neutral facilitator or mediator to guide the collaborative process if needed.

5. Being willing to explore creative solutions that address multiple interests rather than taking hardline positions.

6. Formalizing agreements that are reached through the collaborative process.