Reasons to Collaborate:

• A good excuse to work together and learn from each other.

• Services will not be duplicated.

• Avoid reinventing tools, ideas, and processes.

• Synergy

• Makes a project a co-investment.

• Opens communication between groups.

• Provides the opportunity for “double review” of projects.

• Offers multiple sets of experience.

• Brings groups together to work toward a common goal.

Effective Collaboration Involves:

• Clear vision and concise goals.

• A results driven structure.

• Clear roles and accountabilities.

• An effective communication system.

• Monitoring performance and providing feedback.