Developing Collaborative Capacity: A Diagnostic Model
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Authors
Hocevar, Susan
Jansen, Erik
Thomas, Gail Fann
Subjects
Collaborative Capacity
Federal Acquisition Reform, Collaborative Capacity
Federal Acquisition Reform, Collaborative Capacity
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Date of Issue
2007-04-01
Date
01-Apr-07
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Abstract
Federal Acquisition Reform acknowledges the importance of effective collaboration among participating organizations. However, both research and practical experience have shown that inter-organizational collaboration can be difficult to achieve. This research builds on a model developed by the authors with homeland security organizations that identified enablers and barriers to collaborative capacity. The focus of our current research is to develop a diagnostic mechanism that can be used to improve that capability. The initial conceptual model and research from homeland security has been elaborated into an item bank of diagnostic interview and survey questions. A diagnostic process based on the established practices of organizational development is offered to guide the design and application of tailored assessments. Recommendations are given for the use of the diagnostic process to generate organization- or network-specific data that can guide action planning to improve collaborative capacity.
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Report
Description
Proceedings Paper (for Acquisition Research Program)
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Department
Acquisition Management
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NPS Report Number
NPS-AM-07-015
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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Citation
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.