Raising the Standard for Collaboration : Harnessing the Benefits of BS 11000: Collaborative Business

The aim of the book is to provide an introduction to the concepts and value of collaboration and BS 1100:2010 Collaborative Business Relationship - A framework specification standard.

It focuses on providing a first step to adoption and implementation, and is a low cost introduction before venturing into the purchase of the standard and implementation investment.

The concept of collaboration is investigated from three perspectives: Why: Looking at the benefits of a collaborative standard, opportunities and risks in the context of collaborative working and how this can support a business development strategy that positions relationships to maximum effect. How: Exploring the benefits, structure and implementation of BS 11000 to provide a robust framework for collaborative working, ensuring a sustainable business.

Where: To explore the potential applications of the approach in ensuring the creation of business value.