Maintain open, easily accessible means of horizontal and vertical communication, and use these communication channels to share all information openly among partners. Compensate staff and instructors fairly and share resources. Engage unlikely participants people who have never before exhibited interest in such collaboration. Alternative or even contrary views add an important dimension to a partnership. But ensure that communications are always professional and collegial.
Resources Always try to have more than one funding source for each initiative.
Exchange enable participants to experience new settings and environments. Engage in continuous improvement plan periodic evaluation of the program. Evaluation is not a tool of judgment, but rather should be used to identify areas that need improvement, recognize areas where success was achieved, and also to illuminate additional benefits that were not envisioned in the original plan. Think of the future be on the lookout for ways to expand programs, include new projects and new partners.