Partnership Work
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With isolation and division on the rise, what does it take to get people working together? In this podcast, we explore the art and science of collaboration. Host Paul Kuttner talks with connectors, conveners, and bridge builders — people who have dedicated themselves to breaking down the walls that divide us and moving people toward action.
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The podcast focuses on the art and science of collaboration, discussing topics such as community partnerships, the role of trust in relationship-building, and strategies for bridging divides between marginalized groups. Episodes include discussions on K-12 education partnerships and community-university collaborations, with specific examples like the establishment of a new hospital through cooperative efforts.

With isolation and division on the rise, what does it take to get people working together? In this podcast, we explore the art and science of collaboration. Host Paul Kuttner talks with connectors, conveners, and bridge builders — people who have dedicated themselves to breaking down the walls that divide us and moving people toward action.
In this episode of Partnership Work, host Paul Kuttner dives into the complexities of social justice organizations with Ora Grodsky, co-founder of Just Works Consulting. Ora shares insights from her new book Justice, Love, and Organizational Healing. She discusses how both individuals and organizations heal, and how personal health impacts collective well-being. Listeners will gain an understanding of how conflict can act as a catalyst for growth and transformation, and how listening across power divides can help foster authentic collaboration. Ora also touches on her personal journey and the influences that shaped her career.
To learn more about Ora and her work visit Just Works Consulting at https://www.just-works.com/
Check out Ora’s new book, Justice, Love, and Organizational Healing: A Guide to Transformational Consulting, at https://www.just-works.com/resources/justice-love-and-organizational-healing/
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Partnership Work is an independent podcast, produced with the support of Urban Media Arts in Malden, MA. Visit them at https://urbanmediaarts.org/
The music for Partnership Work is Revolution, composed by John August Pregler and Bernard James Perry II.

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