Embedding collaboration through standards – part 2:the key aspects of BS 11000

David Hawkins; Bob Little

doi:10.1108/00197851111137852

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Embedding collaboration through standards – part 2:the key aspects of BS 11000

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Title:	Embedding collaboration through standards – part 2:the key aspects of BS 11000
Author(s):	David Hawkins, (Operations Director, PSL, London, UK), Bob Little, (Senior Partner, Bob Little Press and PR, St Albans, UK)
Citation:	David Hawkins, Bob Little, (2011) "Embedding collaboration through standards – part 2:the key aspects of BS 11000", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 43 Iss: 4, pp.239 - 246
Keywords:	Collaboration, Competitive advantage, Partnering, Partnership, Strategic alliances, Value chain
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/00197851111137852 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to expand the debate around the catalysts required to develop, promote, implement and maintain effective collaborative practice. Design/methodology/approach – A review of the benefits of business collaboration and partnering, with special reference to the world's first national standard in the world to address collaborative business relationships, BS 11000. Findings – If appropriately integrated and executed, collaboration provides a valuable business model and enhanced performance. The adoption of a standard – BS 11000 – provides the foundation against which organisations can develop the right strategy and encourage sustainable relationships that can deliver value-based performance. The BS 11000 standard provides consistency in developing a collaborative approach. Originality/value – This paper explores the interdependence between operational practices and the behaviours that underpin performance and outcomes.