Characteristics of Coherence: Dynamics of High Performance

Successful collaborations are coherent. They share foundations while they celebrate autonomy. This tension of individual and shared identity can be challenging to balance. It is easy to advise groups to focus on common ground, think about sustainability, consider collective impact. But, anyone who has tried it can tell you these are not easy things to do.

In this guide, Holladay lays out a framework to support Adaptive Action toward coherence. Whether you are working in a team, across organizational silos, or in community coalitions, you will find value in this simple, powerful approach.

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