We may accomplish a greater impact together but the work takes longer and can be more complex. While partnerships share the strengths of each partner for mutual benefit, they also bear risks and responsibilities. It can be difficult to nurture partnerships in times of rapid change. Conflict probably is inevitable.
Partnerships bring together different organization styles and experience.
The work of partnerships is the building of relationships and that work is ongoing. It makes a difference if individuals involved feel committed to the work of partnership - the degree of commitment will be different for each. The partner organizations remain distinct entities while the partnership emerges as a new form of its own. Vision Pay attention to creating a shared vision and common goal - this is something more than what gets posted on paper. Vision develops as partners identify those mutual needs which cannot be met alone.