ARTICLE | Collaboration The Role of the Convener

ARTICLE | Collaboration The Role of the Convener

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This article is part of a series of seven on Collaborative Leadership and Governance. See the full series here

The role of a convener of a collaboration is critical to the overall success and impact of the shared effort. A convener is an individual or group of individuals who take the lead responsibility for initiating the collaborative effort. This person or group is critical in the early stages of the collaboration and is responsible for initiating the collaborative idea and seeking to move forward the opportunity.

This paper explores the various aspect of the convenor role – the role’s dynamics, characteristics, and key competencies.



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