Strategic Collaboration Workshop

A 2-day, project-based workshop designed to deepen understanding and practice of strategic collaboration for improved population health and health equity. The workshop blends theory with practical applications, helping participants develop collaboration strategies tailored to their own practice. 

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. 

Target Audience:  Professionals in public health or related fields looking to build their strategic collaboration skills and implement equity-driven strategies in population health initiatives. 

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Day 1 Learning Outcomes 

After participating in Day 1, you will be able to: 

• Name at least two new people you met. 

• Explain at least two collaborative theories or frameworks. 

• Provide an example for how evidence-based theories and frameworks can guide strategic collaboration. 

• Describe at least one new insight about your partner network.

Day 2 Learning Outcomes 

After participating in Day 2, you will be able to: 

• Provide two examples of actions you can take to create positive systems change through your collaborative efforts.

• Provide two examples of actions you can take to advance equitable outcomes through your collaborative efforts. 

• Provide two examples of actions you can take to sustain collaborative productivity. 

• Create a web-based network map in Kumu. 

Day 1 | June 17, 2025, 9am-5pm MT

Welcome & Introductions

Introduction to Collaboration for Improved Population Health 

• Why is strategic collaboration needed to improve population health? 

• Which theories and frameworks can guide your collaborative efforts? 

Lunch Break 

Aligning Systems for Health Research 

• What have we learned from PHIL’s Aligning Systems for Health with Accountable Communities of/for Health research? 

Analyzing Your Partnership Networks

• Improve understanding of current and potential partner networks.

Practical Application 

• How can you apply theories, frameworks, research, tools, and practical resources to your real-world collaborative efforts?

Review and Reflections  

Closing 

• Review key points for each learning objective. 

Informal Networking and Q&A 

Day 2 | June 18, 2025, 9am-5pm MT

Welcome & Check-In

Day 1 Recap & Reflections 

Linking Strategic Collaboration to Outcomes 

• How can collaboration create positive changes in your community health system? 

• How can collaboration advance equity in population health outcomes? 

• How can collaborative productivity be sustained over time?  

Lunch Break

Partner Network Mapping in Kumu

• Introduction to network science.

• Kumu demo and partner network creation.

Practical Application 

• How can you apply research, tools, and practical resources to your real-world collaborative efforts? 

Review and Reflections  

Closing 

• Review key points for each learning objective. 

• Share collaborative action plans. 

• Celebrate lessons learned and areas of growth. 

Informal Networking and Q&A