Collective Impact

In 2001 John Kania and Mark Kramer published this article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. In the article they outlined five key elements in a collective impact initiative:

1. A common social agenda
2. A shared measurement framework
3. A shared plan of action for mutually reinforcing activities
4. Open communication fostering genuine collaboration
5. A backbone organisation with the skills and resources to keep everyone on track.

Resource: Collective Impact: Stanford Social Innovation Review Winter 2001