This effort clearly must make sense for both labor and management. The vision must ultimately be tied to the objectives and strategy of the company. Tip Two Labor and management should design the process and project jointly. Both groups need a voice and a process for identifying shared goals, clear boundaries, and common measures of success. Tip Three A Labor and management task force should have the opportunity to learn about what other companies have done.
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Tip Four Give close attention to issues such as building trust, sharing power, and changing the culture. Don't even attempt a partnership unless all stakeholders are prepared to change the fundamentals of how they relate to each other, how they work together, and how they view power. Tip Five Think strategically and build the proper support systems before jumping in. But allow for pitfalls and mistakes. They are bound to occur.