Research, Analysis and Publications

Driven by a belief in starting where the learner is, we tailor our approach to fit the particular contextual, strategic, funding, leadership and staffing factors of each client. What each engagement has in common is a laser-like focus on results. Some common elements of our approach include focus on organizing data and asking clarifying questions that identify clear objectives; active listening, facilitation and synthesis of values-framed conversations that identify challenges and opportunities for strategic and organizational choices; identification of roadmaps for implementation that align action with financial and organizational resources; development of communications strategies aligned to stated organizational strategy; identification and support of capacity building; and performance measurement.  

Our offerings include:

• Executive Search
• Business Planning
• Board Development and Facilitation
• Leadership Development and Training
• Strategic and Communications Consulting and Planning
• Message Development
• Knowledge Management and Information Sharing

The Collaborative team harnesses knowledge to drive change—whether at the federal, state, school system, organizational, or community level—through effective analysis and synthesis, informed insights and an understanding of patterns and trends that can improve both policy and practice.

By combining a rigorous approach to research and analysis with exceptional writing and design,  Collaborative creates award-winning publications and materials that help policymakers and practitioners move ideas to action. We work in partnership with our clients to tap their specialized expertise and develop innovative products that fuse rich content with appealing design.

Our offerings include:

• Research and Analysis
• Writing and Editing
• Design and Production
  • Reports
  • Collateral Materials
  • Planning Tools
  • Discussion Guides
  • Tool kits
• Dissemination Strategy and Implementation