Partnering Awareness

Although there are common principles and themes that can be applied to any partnering arrangement or programme, there is no single formulaic approach.  Due to the diverse cultures and objectives of different organisations, each partnering relationship will be unique and cannot be imposed on those who have to deliver it.  Rather, it must be developed in concert by the parties to most effectively deliver their objectives.  There are three essential STRANDS of work in the development of a successful partnering programme, which must be addressed concurrently and to which equal weight should be applied.  These strands are based on the partnering arrangement itself, the business transformation that must accompany it and the relationships that will enable it.  Partnering is not an end in itself and hence the delivery of benefit, in a joint business context, remains the ultimate goal.

This course builds awareness of partnering approaches, challenges, benefits and risks.  Key areas covered are:

What is Partnering?

• Partnering definitions, themes and principles.
• Understanding the key building blocks of a partnering programme.

Partnering benefits and risks

• Case studies and lessons learned.
• Current and future state analysis.
• Understanding how benefits can be realised and the risks.

The Three Developmental Strands

• Putting together a partnering arrangement – what are the required elements?
• What does business transformation look like in the context of partnering?
• Championing, developing and managing partnering relationships at all levels.

Creating a Cooperative Working Environment

• Understanding and dealing with the barriers to change.
• How to put an effective framework in place to manage cultural transformation.
• What does collaborative working mean?