Collective Impact Forum

Why is Backbone Leadership Different?


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What are the skills and mindsets necessary to be a backbone leader for a collaborative?

In this new podcast discussion, we talk with Paul Schmitz and Dominique Samari, authors of the recent report, “Backbone Leadership Is Different.” We explore how backbone leadership is unique and why It differs from traditional, more hierarchical leadership styles. In the discussion, we dive into:

  • The specific mindset shifts required in backbone leadership;
  • The skill sets that are crucial for effective backbone leadership;
  • The importance of building relationships as a vital aspect of backbone leadership(and why it’s necessary that relationship-building be specified as part of the backbone’s work, and not considered an add-on or “on the side”.)
  • Advice and insights on how backbone leaders can effective support collaboratives.

Resources and Footnotes

  • Report: Backbone Leadership Is Different
  • Webinar: The Skills and Mindset Shifts Backbones Need for Collective Impact
  • Resource: Racial Equity Toolkit
  • Online Platform: Kin Universe
  • Article: Centering Equity in Collective Impact
  • Blog: Making Meetings Work
  • Podcast: What Makes an Effective Backbone Leader

More on Collective Impact

  • Infographic: What is Collective Impact?
  • Resource List: Getting Started in Collective Impact

The Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.

The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.

Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

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