Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration

Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects at Northwest, reflecting on the institution’s experiences and lessons learned. She explores the role of imagination in fostering meaningful collaboration, the importance of institutional humility as an indicator of readiness, and ways schools can assess their preparedness for collaborative work. The conversation also highlights the critical role of leadership support and institutional buy-in in sustaining collaborative initiatives.