Addressing the problem within the broader contexts provided by partnerships helps determine what influences need to be examined. Perhaps most importantly, partnerships evolve beyond the immediate problem to address long-term solutions. Resources You have more people, funds, and expertise to draw upon to solve a problem. Dividing labor and finding the right people are more effective. Options You can get more ideas, perspectives, and potential solutions from a cooperative effort.
Risk taking As risk is spread out among more people, the more people are willing to take risks.
Awareness and consent Partnerships reach more people, and thus increase public awareness. They also show that this is a fair, open process, which can help build support and minimize vetos . The core team must include at least one to three people who have the time, and facilitiation skills to get everyone to work together and to communicate. Training Participants need to understand conflict, group dynamics, etc. This is taking far too long.