Comment by Garry Preece.
In the industrial setting, collaboration isn't so much seen in the context of getting funding as in that of spending the funds you have. Whilst there is effort required in establishing collaboration, the return on that investment needs to be, and often is, greater.
When I think of added power of collaboration, I am reminded of back-drops to post-football match interviews, where the boarding behind them displays the joint sponsors. An interview with a collaborating representative with all the groups they represent displayed behind paints a picture of unity and a strength greater than their parts.
Also, I note that 'Movements' are seen as historically nebulous & ethereal but surely now is the time with the rise of the virtual environment ~ the blogsphere ~ where a traditional home, centre and leadership is not quite so necessary.