Collaborative Networker

Collaborative Networker

Uses empathy and interpersonal understanding to build mutually beneficial relationships and connect and engage diverse groups of people.

Being a Collaborative Networker - building mutually beneficial trust-based relationships, with a collaborative or partnership style - is also central to corporate citizenship leaders' success. Building on their Personal Maturity, corporate citizenship leaders have the ability to put themselves in others' shoes to genuinely appreciate and understand the viewpoints of others. They are good listeners, genuinely interested in incorporating inputs, ideas and information from others (even from critics or "opponents"). They create positive exchange-based relationships, bringing critics into a more cooperative or collaborative relationship.

One leader expressed his connections this way:

"In terms of my work with supply chain, it's almost like we're one. That's how we work. So when I work with them, it's not even like working with another department."

Collaborative Networker competency developmental scale
Foundational	Intermediate	Advanced
Demonstrates ability to build rapport with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders by genuinely listening to and understanding their perspectives. Connects people and groups by offering helpful information about what is being done elsewhere.	Has the ability to build positive influence networks by building trust and finding common ground among a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Brokers and builds networks of key internal and external stakeholders to address critical social issues.	Is seen and sought after as a trusted partner or adviser, by key stakeholders both inside and outside the business. Has the ability to work at all levels, helping business units integrate corporate citizenship principles and policies into their core operational practices.