Research Summary: Collaboration Strategies and Frameworks
This research summary provides evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and structured frameworks to support effective collaboration. While this report primarily focuses on inter-organizational collaboration, the strategies and models can be adapted to collaborative efforts across a variety of groups and settings.
This resource was developed by Alex Yokley (Research Analyst) with support from Karissa Hughes (Research Supervisor) and Jenni Ahsing (Workforce Innovations Program Manager)

Report
SDOA, WI
Adult Protective Services agencies, Behavioral Health organizations, Child Welfare agencies, Community-Based Organizations, Higher Education, Individual professionals, Public Benefit Corporations, Public Health agencies, Students, Tribal Nations & ICWA partners
Implementation & Change Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Partner & Community Engagement, Strategic Planning
July 2026
Yokley, A. (2026). Research Summary: Collaboration Strategies and Frameworks. The Academy for Professional Excellence.



