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There is a broad consensus about the chemistry of effective partnership working. Use this checklist to assess various aspects of your partnership arrangement to determine whether or not it has the elements required to sustain success. Although you can complete this checklist yourself, you might also use it with key stakeholders involved in the partnership arrangement to solicit views from both sides on the effectiveness of the partnership and gather suggestions about how it might be improved.
Our partnership has ...
Agree/Disagree
How could we improve?
A shared vision built on genuine consultation and reflecting the key issues for resolution.
Clear objectives and commitment to a common strategy.
An action plan with measurable outcomes.
Investment in team building in the early stages.
Results-orientated procedures.
A focus on the people in the partnership and nurturing the relationships.
Commitment of resources necessary for the task.
Clear decision-making structures.
The right mix of skills and expertise (individuals have appropriate skills to integrate themselves fully into a new way of working).
The opportunity for personal contribution at all levels.
Good communication and co-ordination networks.
Benefits for all partners.
Consistent and firm leadership.
Good housekeeping practices and appropriately tailored administrative support and office practices.
A sense of commonality and fellowship.
Flexibility, frankness and openness.
An agreed exit strategy - knowing when the job is done or when no more benefit will accrue.
