a simple checklist for all who consider partnerships 1.
Know yourself What are our vision, mission and mandate? What is our context? What are our objectives and interests (in this partnership)? What are our strengths and how can we add value (in this partnership)? What should we learn, develop, or to remain or to become more relevant in this partnership? How is our aglity/adaptability?
2. Know your (potential) partner
What are their vision, mission and mandate? What is their context? What are their objectives and interests in this partnership? What are their strengths and how can they add value? What should they learn, develop, or to remain or to become more relevant in this partnership? How is their aglity/adaptability?
3. Share your expectations
Avoid hidden agenda. Take time to discuss what you expect from: The partnership (results, budget, time frame, phases, within the partnership, etc.) Each other (roles, communication, self-and joint reflection and evaluation, etc.)
4. Dare to chose
In order to fulfil our mission, do we need partners with a similar ‘DNA’ as ours, or do we look for complementing partners? Do we primarily view (this) partnership as shared responsibility, as a gif, as calling, or as means? Which implications does this view have for the way we give shape to (this) partnership?