A wide cross section of people, groups and organizations within the identified Political Climate will better insure a mutually inclusive membership within the collaboration. Widespread political support is important in developing and sustaining collaborations, particularly for policy making and implementation of policy. In collaborative Political Climates, there is a demonstrated willingness to dialog, accept and negotiate new ideas, to navigate through conflict, and to be open toward emerging trends. Moreover, it is important that a collaboration has members who know which decision makers need to be influenced and how to influence those decision makers. Collaborations which have support and endorsement of key people, groups and organizations in power are more likely to be effective in reaching the agreed upon outcomes.
Effective collaborations have the potential of fostering new and emerging leaders.
Together with existing people in power, new and emerging leaders find an opportunity to align themselves with an agreed upon shared focus and a wide range of people within the community who are committed to reaching positive outcomes. Solving problems collaboratively means transforming and changing Policies, Laws and Regulations. Indeed, Policies, Laws and Regulations represent all the concepts and activities that are used to resolve problems. Collaborations are more likely to succeed when supportive Policies, Laws and Regulations are in place. Policies, Laws and Regulations contribute to the Political Climate, but also directly affect the environment.