NPM800 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Teamwork, Conflict Resolution
Document Summary
Building alliances and partnerships in the social sector. Putting meaning to collaboration and partnering for success. Meaningful partnerships: one sized fit all approach does not work, organic not forced but instead a result of shared values, it is clear what each organization will gain within the partnership, transparency, mobilizes internally and externally. Measurement: team work, trust, shared values meaningful outcomes/shared, alignment of objectives clear mandate for sustainable change, strong leadership, open communication channels, processes/policies/guiding principles/terms of reference, structure. Organizations can add structure through partnerships in various forms: advisory committees resident led and service provider presence, community forums and consultations, management/steering committees governance, decision making, sub committees authority, networks / strategic alliances, funding alliance. Structure in partnerships result in: creating a community rallying cry/ community engagement, emerging champions, community knowledge and capacity increased, mutually reinforcing activities, accountability, meaningful/impactful initiatives, new ideas/innovation and relationships, improved reputation.
