Section: 4 of 23
Step 1: Determine the need and readiness
Is there a need for collaboration?
Consider:
- Do we need other people/organizations to achieve a goal/support our students?
- Does this need require other on-campus, off-campus and/or external organizations?
- What is the “added value” in partnering?
- What benefits will be gained in collaborating?
- What will the partnership be achieving?
Is there already a collaboration elsewhere doing something similar?
Consider:
- Has research been done on whether other collaborative is work being done in this area?
- If so, have you considered opening a discussion with them about the possibility of becoming part of their partnership arrangement and potentially avoiding duplication of services/work?
- If not feasible, have you talked to them about their experiences and lessons learned as a useful tool in setting up a collaboration?
Is there commitment within your campus to support a partnership?
Consider:
- Have you identified potential partners to approach about the possibility of collaborating?
- What additional expertise or benefits would the partner organization bring?
- Is this being supported at the appropriate level of management on your campus?
