H. Other Considerations
Skills Needed for
Partnering20
Here is a list of key skills required to participate in a partnership,
as identified in
The
Partnership Handbook, developed by Flo Frank and Anne Smith,
on behalf of Human Resources Development Canada. This handbook contains
an elaboration of each of these skills.
- Managing partnerships
- Negotiation skills
- Group processes and team building
- Planning skills
- Evaluation skills
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Time management
- Financial management
- Managing outside help
- Working with volunteers
- Stress management
Arranging for incremental office space
Arranging for additional office space to support a collaborative arrangement can represent a challenge since the basic formula for assigning space to a department is based on an FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) count. As is the case for most aspects of a collaborative arrangement, the key to a successful resolution of a space issue will depend on having early discussions with Real Property Services of PWGSC and possibly including that branch as a partner in your initiative.
Other Partnership-Type Specific
Issues21
The above list of issues and corresponding actions is not exclusive. It will also be necessary to address any administrative, operational and/or legal requirements that apply to specific categories of partnership activities, including, inter alia:
Accommodation and other logistical issues (e.g., in the case of cross-jurisdictional co-location, single window and common service delivery options, etc.). Intellectual property ownership, where a partnership with non-federal entities will create and/or exploit intellectual products or services. Other requirements to conform to the relevant legislation and regulations of the jurisdiction(s) in which the partnership will operate (e.g., environmental statutes) and to comply with trade agreement obligations.
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