Developing a clear mission and goals with measurable objectives will help guide the project team in advancing the program and serve as a milestone to measure success. The partnership needs support of both administrations. The project can only enjoy continued success when both corporate and school administrations are aware of and approve of the project. It is critical to obtain administrative support at the start, keep them informed of progress, and solicit their help when appropriate. Communication is critical.
Communication is the grease for the wheels of the partnership.
Timely and concise communication of needs, plans, and goals will solidify and move a partnership forward. Throughout the project, the CLL team became acutely aware of the differing communication and work styles of educators and site personnel. It is critical that effective avenues of communication are established and used. Employ local help and training. In each of the pilot communities, there was a considerable amount of assistance available to the schools and sites.