1 Key Lessons for Partnership

2 Key Lessons Buy-in from everyone, especially leaders Shared vision Involve and engage people Build relationships and trust Robust analysis The plan is something, planning is everything Work needs to be done Appropriate policies, structures, systems and reporting for good governance

3 Key Lessons Learning to say “no” and disagree Open and frequent communication Encourage learning and sharing Give attention to managing the processes (meetings, decision- making, communication etc.) Relationship Behaviour Purpose Trust

4 Key Lessons Address equality issues/barriers to participation Resolve need for staffing/resources aligned to plans Ensure ‘execution’ of plans Demonstrate and celebrate results. Walk in Partners’ shoes WIIFM