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Step 5: Develop a communication strategy
Set up an effective communication plan between partners
Consider:
- What is the overall purpose for communicating and what does the partnership hope to achieve?
- Who is responsible for communication between partners?
- What type of information needs to be shared, with whom and how often?
- What needs to be documented, and how will it be shared?
- Are there additional funds and/or resources needed?
- Does the plan ensure consistent, transparent and timely communication?
Get consensus on the means and methods that will be used to communicate
Consider:
- What types of methods are available for communication and what would work best in this initiative?
- Are any technologies needed to do this successfully?
- Is any training needed for staff to use these means and methods effectively?
- Are communication systems compatible among partner organizations?
- What information needs to be protected and how will the partner member ensure its protection?
