A Government Agency was struggling as two key departments seemed to be in competition, compromising the seamless integration of their client service. With the Power of Co System they built better integration across the departments.

Clarity on what a collaborative process looks like, supported by fortnightly work with key people on the collaborative mindset, drove a quantum shift in how they delivered services together. It reduced competition and delivered a step change in agreement and co-operation.

A water utility contracted an engineering firm to deliver a very large piece of water infrastructure. While the contract was designed to foster trust and collaboration, the on-ground reality often felt more like ‘us v them’. The project deliverables were increasingly at risk as both parties came to resort to contractual remedies rather than mutual problem solving.

Recognising the critical need to collaborate more effectively the parties turned to the Power of Co System. Through workshops, application of the step-by-step guide and regular coaching to build a more collaborative mindset, the relationship improved. Trust grew and fewer issues needed escalation up the chain.

A State Government environmental agency was tasked with leading a multi-stakeholder effort to improve the condition of a degraded coastal waterway. The team recognised that solutions could only be implemented if a broad cross section of stakeholders, including other agencies, farmers, residents and local government agreed on the challenging actions to be taken.

To ensure success the agency turned to the Power of Co System to guide them through the complex and difficult collaboration. Right from the outset the step-by-step guide inspired a different approach, with all stakeholders feeling heard and getting their fingerprints on the outcomes. Years later the collaboration is strong and ongoing.