Society’s complex or ‘wicked’ problems are difficult to identify and solve. This type of social problem affects multiple stakeholders, all with different perspectives and agendas, who often disagree about the causes, and the best solutions. Problems such as these require total systems change and innovation because they are beyond the capacity of any one organisation or sector to respond effectively. In such instances, collaboration is the appropriate response.

Innovation and break-throughs arise when sectors, organisations, stakeholders, and communities work together. This cross-pollination and sharing of resources, knowledge and ideas allows anyone to participate and share whatever they have to offer, regardless of resource or capacity. Collaboration values everyone and taps into the collective wisdom of crowds.

• Engage and understand, work with and access the skills, resources and intelligence of your customers, stakeholders and local communities
• Broker with other sectors and organisations to leverage the resources and support you need to be successful
• Co-create collaborative strategic plans, programmes and action plans that make a difference
• By providing a forum to share ideas and resources on challenges you face and opportunities you uncover in your work.