What's Included in this Guide
This guide draws on extensive research to help you chart your journey with collaborative community development. The guide explains when collaborative community development is appropriate, and provides detailed guidance on how to implement it. Case studies of other companies' experience illustrate the concepts.
Who Should Read this Guide
This approach is particularly relevant for companies that
- operate in a community with significant development needs
- share a territory with other companies
- have significant social and environmental impacts.Managers seeking to strengthen their communities and increase their firm's social legitimacy will find this guide valuable. Community stakeholders who wish to work with businesses on sustainable development will also find useful tips on how to make their initiatives successful.