Create reporting mechanisms that do not place an undue burden on one or more partners in terms of collecting data or preparing reports. Create a balance of power among partners when establishing lines of responsibility for reporting procedures. Conclusion Multi-institutional collaborations are often hailed as the model for community development, school reform, and healthcare initiatives. Indeed, the complex nature of societal problems requires the cooperation of groups across the sectors of a community. But effective cooperation cannot be taken for granted or overshadowed by the drive to produce measurable program outcomes.
Collaboration needs to be attended to throughout the duration if the partnership is to survive.