"This workshop created an amazing cross-sector community. The genuineness and sincerity of the trainers invited everyone into the conversation allowing us not only to learn from the trainers, but from each other. I left inspired and more connected."

— Kelly Kast, Jefferson County Public Health

Collaboration in Practice Workshop

From Complexity to Clarity: Build Stronger Collaborative Systems That Drive Real Results

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Denver, CO | June 16-17, 2026

A hands-on, in-person workshop for leaders working across boundaries to navigate complexity, strengthen partnerships, and turn collaboration into measurable impact.

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Workshop Topics

Complex challenges—like improving community health, advancing equity, or strengthening service systems—don’t exist in isolation. They live within dynamic systems of relationships, incentives, and power.

Yet most teams are still trying to solve them with tools designed for linear problems.

This workshop introduces a different approach. We'll cover:

  • Strengthening Systems Through Collaborative Leadership. Lead initiatives that align partners and leverage influence across sectors

  • Building Effective Partnerships Through Collaboration Dynamics. Understand group processes, power dynamics, and relationship building.

  • Maintaining Collaborative Efforts for Lasting Results. Apply strategies to sustain engagement, accountability, and impact over time.

Who This Is For

This workshop is designed for professionals working across boundaries, including:

  • Public health leaders and staff

  • Community-based organizations

  • Healthcare systems and managed care organizations

  • Government agencies

  • Backbone organizations and collaborative initiatives

  • Funders and intermediaries

If your work depends on multiple organizations working together, this workshop is for you.

What Makes This Workshop Different

Most trainings focus on theory or tools. You’ll be introduced to both during this workshop, but you’ll focus on application.

You’ll leave with:

  • A draft map of your system or network

  • A clearer understanding of your role within it

  • Concrete strategies you can immediately apply

Plus, because this is in-person, you’ll benefit from:

  • Real-time collaboration and discussion

  • Hands-on exercises with expert guidance

  • Meaningful connection with peers facing similar challenges

What You’ll Experience

This is a highly interactive workshop. You can expect:

  • Guided exercises using real-world examples

  • Small group discussions and peer learning

  • Live mapping and strategy development

  • Practical tools you can use immediately

Outcomes

Participants leave with:

  • Greater clarity about complex collaborative partnerships

  • Stronger collaboration strategies

  • Increased confidence in navigating cross-sector work

  • Tools to drive measurable, sustainable impact

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  • LOCATION: Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205

    DURATION: 14 hours over 2 days

    DATE & TIME: Tuesday, June 16 & Wednesday, June 17 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mountain Time both days

    PRIVATE SESSIONS: Book a private workshop (online or in-person) for your team by completing the Group Training Request Form.

    CONTACT: hello@collabcapacity.com

    Learn about the workshop trainers.

  • STRENGTHENING SYSTEMS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
    Learn how to bring people together across organizations, sectors, and jurisdictions to address complex challenges. This session focuses on practical approaches for uniting diverse groups, aligning efforts, and building shared ownership that drives meaningful improvements for thriving communities.

    BUILDING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH COLLABORATION DYNAMICS
    A thriving collaboration depends on how people work together. Learn how to create conditions that support open communication, shared responsibility, and constructive problem-solving. Participants will gain tools to cultivate strong working relationships and a collaborative environment where every voice can contribute to the group’s success.

    MAINTAINING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS FOR LASTING RESULTS
    Keeping a partnership productive over time takes intention and skill. Explore proven ways to maintain focus, renew energy, and adapt to challenges as they arise. Learn how to nurture relationships, clarify roles, and create simple structures that help collaborative efforts stay effective and resilient for the long haul. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of effective collaboration strategies and developed plans for applying sustainable, equity-driven approaches to strategic collaboration in their communities. 

  • DAY 1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Laying the Foundation for Collaborative Success

    By the end of Day 1, you will be able to:

    • Identify practical strategies for building connections that span boundaries and align efforts.

    • Apply at least one collaboration framework or tool to analyze a real-world system or challenge.

    • Recognize the key factors that influence how groups work together effectively.

    • Begin assessing your own collaborative work using approaches like partnership analysis to explore relationships, roles, and group dynamics.

    DAY 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    Strengthening, Sustaining, and Taking Action

    By the end of Day 2, you will be able to:

    • Map your partner network to visualize relationships and uncover opportunities for stronger connections.

    • Describe techniques to foster trust, shared responsibility, and productive group dynamics in your partnerships.

    • Develop strategies for keeping collaborative efforts organized, focused, and resilient over time.

    • Identify common pitfalls that cause partnerships to lose momentum and practical ways to avoid them.

    • Leave with a clear action plan to strengthen your collaborative work and build thriving community partnerships.

  • DAY 1 | 9am-4pm

    Laying the Foundation for Collaborative Success

    • Welcome & Framing (30 min)

    • Building Workshop Foundations (45 min)

    • Break (15 min)

    • Strengthening Systems Through Collaborative Leadership (1 hour 30 min)

    • Lunch Break (1 hour)

    • Interactive Case Study: Applying Collaboration Frameworks (1 hour)

    • Break (15 min)

    • Building Effective Partnerships Through Collaboration Dynamics (1 hour 15 min)

    • Reflection & Wrap-Up (30 min)

    DAY 2 | 9am-4pm

    Strengthening, Sustaining, and Taking Action

    • Welcome & Check-in (30 min)

    • Strengthening Collaboration Dynamics (1 hour)

    • Break (15 min)

    • Measuring Collaborative Systems (1 hour 15 min)

    • Lunch Break (1 hour)

    • Mapping Collaborative Systems (1 hour)

    • Sustaining Collaborative Efforts (1 hour)

    • Action Planning & Closing Reflections (1 hour)

  • Registration closes Friday, June 5th, 2026.

    Click here to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This workshop is designed for professionals working across organizations and sectors, including public health, healthcare, community-based organizations, government, and philanthropy.

    If your work depends on collaboration—and you’re trying to align partners, navigate complexity, or improve outcomes

  • CoCap offers a limited number of free tickets for every workshop. Please email hello@collabcapacity.com to request a free ticket.

  • Yes.

    We have a hotel block reserved at the Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown (1845 Sherman St. Denver, CO 80203.

    Reserve by May 25th for a nightly rate of $139.

    Email hello@collabcapacity.com for the booking link.

  • A clearer understanding of how your system or partnership actually functions

    A draft map of your system or network

    Practical strategies to strengthen collaboration and alignment

    Tools you can immediately apply in your work

  • No prior experience is required.

    This workshop is designed to be accessible and practical—you’ll be guided through key concepts and apply them in real time.

  • Yes.

    While many examples draw from public health and community systems, the tools and approaches apply to any cross-sector, cross-boundary, or multi-organization effort.

  • Very interactive.

    This is not a lecture-style training—you’ll engage in:

    - Hands-on mapping exercises

    - Small group discussions

    - Real-time application to your work

  • Yes, if possible.

    You’ll get the most value if you come with a real collaborative effort, initiative, or system you’re currently working in.

  • Absolutely—and it’s encouraged.

    Teams often get the most value by working on a shared system together during the workshop.

  • You’ll receive workshop materials and resources you can use after the session to continue applying what you’ve learned.

  • No.

    This is an in-person, interactive experience, and recordings are not available.

  • Receive a full refund if you cancel 7 days before the event. Tickets are transferrable.

Contact

Are you interested in moving from complexity to clarity? Contact the CoCap team now by filling out the contact form.