Partnership Checklist

1. Checklist 1 – Discovering Shared Vision

2. Checklist 2 – Managing the Relationship

3. Checklist 3 -- Measuring Results

Checklist 1 – Discovering Shared Vision

Discovering shared vision means developing the guidance system for the partnership. To accomplish this, worked through the following questions with your partner:

• Are we compatible in doctrinal beliefs, upper a channel values, and ministry priorities?

• Do we have a clear sense of what partnering could potentially bring to both ministries?

• Do we feel that the conditions are right for partnering?

• Have we estimated what each of us must pay, in terms of cost and changes, to achieve the benefits of partnering?

• Are key personnel in each organization appointed and prepared to champion the partnership?

• Do we have goals that satisfy important values on both sides of the partnership?

• Have we defined clear mutual expectations about how we will work together?

• Our adequate systems in place to measure and track our progress?[1]

Checklist 2 – Managing the Relationship

Managing the relationship means asking tough questions and discussing the answers with your partner. Some of those questions include the following:

• Do we have a growing awareness of each other’s interests and abilities?

• Can we say we have extensive formal and informal communications?

• Has it become easier to raise issues and resolve our differences?

• Does the alliance champion provide the coordination we need?

• Do we know where we are going with the partnership in the future?

• Has our direction change since the partnership began, and is that change acceptable?

• Are we following the ground rules we set forth?

• Do we always consult one another before making key decisions that affect the partnership?

• Are we working to improve our relationship in ways other than work – related matters?

• Should the partnership be continues?

• Should it be concluded?[2]

Checklists 3 -- Measuring Results

Measuring the results of the partnership means tracking and evaluating the tangible outcomes.  Periodically schedule a review with your partner and discuss the following questions:

• Do we have a clear picture of the goals we have achieved at this point? 

• Are we achieving the results we intended? 

• Are we measuring real impact or merely activities? 

• Have our goals proven to be the kind that we can really make out that? 

• Are the documentation methods adequate?  Are we capturing the kind of information that is vital to the partnership? 

• Are we making good use of process disciplines such as planning, feedback, and reflection? 

• Have we fostered an environment in which to learning is valued and carried out? 

• Do we know what to do better to meet our goals between now and the next review? 

• Can we honestly say we each have a sense of joy in the journey?  When was the last time we celebrated our relationship? 

• Are we each getting the benefits we need from this relationship?[3]

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