
CONSTELLATION MODEL FOR COLLABORATION
The Simcoe County Food Council uses a governance model that is action-oriented. The Constellation Model for Collaboration arose out of the need to help multiple organizations work collaboratively, and to support the collaboration without having to create a new organization to direct how the work should be undertaken.
The main principles of this model are:
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A clear reason for collaboration exists.
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Collaborative work satisfies the individual needs of participants
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Governance is light. Work is directed by partially self-governing collaborative teams.
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Structure is light. Teams dissolve when the work is done.
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Leadership is present at the table, meaning action which has impact can be taken.


OUR CONSTELLATIONS
Our constellations or working tables:
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Are self-directed, but relate their work to a Magnetic Attractor.
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May establish a Stewardship Group to enhance oversight or balance power.
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Are dynamic, emerge, do their work, and then dissolve.
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Are ‘action’ focused, as opposed to ‘talk’ focused.
OUR WORKING
TABLES
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Food literacy and food programs
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Food banks
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Local food and agriculture
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The Community Garden Network
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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Poverty Reduction Task Group
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AgriTourism Working Group
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Eat Well to Excel