Testimonials
The Book “Working Together On Collaboration” is helpful for anyone looking to collaborate in any field of endeavor
“Collaboration is an important skill in public health practice. It is hard work and does not come easily to most people. Success requires skill, compromise and a willingness to find a common sense of purpose. This book is a timely and practical collection of the best thinking on starting and maintaining successful partnerships. It is essential reading for people who want to enhance their capacity to engage and maintain effective collaborations.”
Georges C. Benjamin, MD, MACP, FNAPA, Executive Director, American Public Health Association
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“Dr. Keck’s, new book, Working Together…On Collaboration is a must read. It provides thoughtful illustrative insights from leading public health practice and academic professionals. Their collective experiences make public health come alive.”
Kathleen R. Miner, PhD, MPH, MCHES, Associate Dean for Applied Public Health, Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
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“Collaboration is essential for most work done in public health, and yet very little has been written on the subject. This engaging book provides expert guidance for public health workers on how to collaborate effectively, drawing on the experiences and insights of over a dozen leaders in public health and other fields.”
Barry S. Levy, M.D., M.P.H., Adjunct Professor of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine, Past President, American Public Health Association
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“Bill Keck and his colleagues remind us that collaboration is critical to success in public health, but that it doesn’t always come naturally. This thoughtful book captures the essence of what it takes to be successful, with real-world stories we can all relate to and learn from.”
Edward L. Hunter, President and CEO de Beaumont Foundation
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“This book is an important addition to the literature in a skill area that is critically important to public health, but not easily taught, quantified or assessed. These lessons from the field will help students and professionals alike understand the building blocks of successful collaboration.”
Laura Rasar King, MPH, MCHES, Executive Director Council on Education for Public Health
