Thus most programs can not function without extensive partnerships and collaborative efforts. How To Get Started It is easier to understand the value of collaboration than to do it. It was recently stated, in the Florida Literacy Coalition's , collaboration workshop that a typical collaboration will take two to three years to build. It takes time to build the people relationships that make things happen. It takes time to put procedures for working together in place, and it takes considerable effort to arrive at consensus on goals and action plans for any kind of collaboration.
Most partnerships start slowly.
Often family literacy brings groups together. Clarify realistic expectations for every partner involved. Partners must give and get something out of any networking activity. Select and be successful at simple, doable projects. A group can start with one pamphlet about the services of all literacy providers or they can work together on one Family Night or special event.