Regional Transformation Efforts Conduct Governance and Management Activities Differently Than We Thought

This blog post examines what it looks like when stewards (both people and organizations), including multisector partnerships, effectively lead and collaborate around the common purpose of transforming health and well-being in their region.

In most regions, many organizations and their leaders conduct the activities required for successful region-wide collaboration—not just one. These activities include establishing a shared vision, coordinating and facilitating meetings, synthesizing shared data, communicating across partners, and beyond.

The Finger Lakes region of New York, one of six regions participating in the ReThink Health Ventures project, provides a great example of multiple partnerships and organizations forming working relationships and, between them, ensuring that integrative activities are conducted effectively.