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How to make partnerships work
To make a partnership work you first have to understand what makes for success
As partnerships become more popular, so it becomes more important to know what makes for success – and what stands in the way.
Are efforts well co-ordinated? Is there a clear, commonly agreed purpose? How will you communicate among partners? Are you being clear on “turf” issues – who is responsible for what? How do you cope with differing organisational cultures?
Then there is the problem of staff turnover – how do you minimise its effects? These are all vital ingredients to achieving effective and productive partnerships.
You will examine these key requirements and take away a host of tips and techniques for ensuring that your partnerships are both effective and productive:
- Why form a partnership and what benefits can you expect?
- What are the key ingredients for success in partnerships?
- How to address common issues and obstacles that can arise
- The need to develop a clear mission and definite outcomes
- How to establish the best structure, including clear roles and responsibilities
- How to establish good decision making processes and practices
- The need to develop a written agreement among partners
- How to maintain partners’ enthusiasm
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Practical examples of successful partnerships
Your trainer
Paul Mattessich has worked within social research and community development for over 30 years. Since 1982 he has been the director of the Wilder Research Center, one of the USA’s leading research centres into capacity building and community interventions.
What delegates say about this course and trainer
"Knowing the practical tips from research was an excellent way of beginning a very interesting conversation on making our partnership work. I have written lots of notes!"
Jackie Hall, Children’s Fund Programme Manager, London Borough of Ealing
"Excellent course and very practical ideas which I will be sharing with partners."
Andrea Vaillancourt-Alder, Canal Programme Manager
"That was excellent – sometimes you say courses were really good, but this one really was excellent."
Sue Gray, HARI Partnership Manager, Watford Borough Council/Three Rivers District Council
"Very interesting day. Good teacher – learnt a lot. Thank you!"
Fiona Huntington, Public Health Development Specialist, Carlisle and District Primary Care Trust
"Enjoyed the course – full of enthusiasm now!! Really enjoyed the course. Practical + useful."
Helen Gregson-Holmes, Framework Co-ordinator, Conwy Borough Council
"Very interesting course. Logical with practical advice! Also learnt a lot from the experiences of the other participants."