Network-based collaboration
Many societal issues are addressed within networks of organisations, public authorities, and civil society actors. These networks are characterised by interdependence, but also by differences in roles, mandates, and pace. When collaboration comes under pressure, friction or stagnation can quickly arise. Public Mediation supports network collaborations that have stalled or are seeking a renewed direction. We get involved when responsibilities have become diffuse or when earlier agreements have lost their effectiveness.
As independent process facilitators, we focus on organising the conversation. We help parties expliciting their expectations, interests, and relationships. As to explore what is needed for the network to move forward. In doing so, the emphasis is not on designing structures, but on strengthening the quality of the process that enables collaboration.
Haarlem Samen Anders
The Municipality of Haarlem, housing associations, and property developers are working together on Haarlem’s housing challenge in a complex context. Public Mediation strengthened mutual trust and supported the collaboration with our approach.
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National Care and Safety Agenda
Organisations in the care and safety domain share a sense of urgency, but each operates within their own policy frameworks and objectives. Public Mediation has supported the national partners in developing a joint agenda that enables collaboration while respecting each party’s restraints. Read more…
Governance Learning – Pilot: ExpertTeam Safety Utrecht
Network partners working on family safety in Utrecht experimented with a new way of collaborating. Public Mediation facilitated a reflection process in which case reconstructions and pattern analyses provided insights for the responsible decision-makers.
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