Note: This collection of learning was assembled in 2004. For more recent material, see:

• Bridging Leadership at Synergos: Experience and Learnings by Ernesto D. Garilao with Michael Juan
• Social Change: Who Will Make It Happen? by Peggy Dulany and Barry Smith
• Current listing of material in the Synergos Learning Library.

What is Bridging Leadership?
2004

Bridging leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on creating and sustaining effective working relationships among key partners and stakeholders. By "bridging" different perspectives and opinions often found across the breadth of different stakeholders, a common agenda can begin to be developed and shared in order to find solutions to social and economic problems.

Synergos has created this virtual Bridging Leadership Resource Center (BLRC).

The BLRC consist of two distinct learning instruments that are useful as stand alones and, because they complement each other, can be used in tandem. The Bridging Leadership Case Studies are actual case studies about leaders from around the world bridging leadership. An overview paper introduces and analyzes the studies. The Bridging Leadership Seminar Training Materials are used to facilitate bridging leadership seminars. The materials, which include training notes, allow participants to learn the concepts involved and the skills necessary for effective collaborations.

> Case Studies

> Seminar Training Materials

Synergos acknowledges the many individuals that help to make this endeavor possible. We wish to extend a special thank you to Steven D. Pierce, Alexander Grashow, Sayyeda Mirza, and especially the case study participants. Finally, we would like to extend a special expression of gratitude to the Global Task Force whose members so willingly gave their time and their input to help bring this project to fruitarian.