1. #7 Feedback to, among and from all stakeholders in the partnership, with goal of continuously improving the partnership and its outcomes

3. #8 Partners share the credit for the partnership’s accomplishments

4. #9 Partnerships take time to develop and evolve over time

5. Stage 1: Exploration and Discovery Stage 2: Infrastructure Building Stage 3: Performance of Mission Work Stage 4: Celebration and Reflection Stage 5: Higher Levels of Partnership Partnership Development

6. #9 Partnerships take time to develop and evolve over time Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 and Beyond

7. "In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are." Max De Pree

8. Some things to think about…

9. Talk about the elephant in the room

10. Long journey ahead…

11. Get your hands dirty!

12. Have a sense of humor! “The power of our partnership lies within our differences.” - Anonymous “The power of our partnership lies within our differences.” - Anonymous

13. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” —Margaret Mead