Social Science

• PARTNERSHIP


  the key towards effective management.

  leads to different people and organizations working together and addressing common interest and concerns
• 1. FORMING STAGE

  Getting to know the people in a local group.
• 2. NORMALIZING STAGE


  Accepting one's role in the group
• 3. STORMING STAGE


  Arguments in the partnership may arise
• 4. PERFORMING STAGE


  Beginning to work with partners
• POSSIBLE OUTCOMES ONCE PARTNERSHIP IS ESTABLISHED

  • Efficient resource use
  • Sharing & cooperation
  • Increased creativity
  • Task distribution
  • Community support
• CHALLENGES THAT MAY ARISE IN PARTNERSHIP

  • Building management skills
  • Maintaining motivation
  • Strengthening communication
• Strategies to build successful partnership


  1. Involve right people, share expertise

  2. Cultivate initiative, responsible leadership

  3. Set clear, aligned goals
• Key suggestions for successful partnership with local groups:


  * Plan projects together. * Build communication and problem-solving skills. * Hold regular meetings. * Address conflicts promptly. * Establish clear rules and roles. * Start with simple tasks. * Encourage new ideas. * Appreciate efforts and share successes.
• WAYS TO GATHER INFROMATION ON LOCAL GROUPS


  - media references like internet, newspaper etc - libraries - interview - telephone surveys