Creating & Managing Successful Partnerships

Objective

A one day seminar for public sector managers involved in the development and delivery of all types of partnership working.

Content

Introduction

• The drivers for partnership in public sector delivery
• Understanding the difference between partnership and traditional supplier models
• Barriers to achieving successful partnerships
• Participation v partnership

A Model for a successful partnership

• Creating and communicating the shared vision
• Developing appropriate partnership values

Developing the partnership framework

• The need for a legal framework
• Partnership concordat
• Partnership agreement
• Partnership contract
• Key elements in the partnership framework

Managing a Successful Partnership

• The benefits of the partnership board
• Options for Funding the partnership
• Identifying and managing risk
• Managing project delivery

Partnership Performance Management

• Performance Assessment and measurement
• Continuous improvement – the Performance Pyramid

Expanding a Successful Partnership

• Considering options for partnership expansion
• Adapting the partnership for additional projects

Conclusions & Questions

Format

This is an interactive session that includes presentation, discussion, practical examples and case studies.  All delegates will receive a comprehensive delegate handbook and supporting CD