Thursday, March 02, 2006
Sticky partnership issues - repeat session (Goal 1)
Decision making should be equal process – a level playing field
Similar levels of position
Value everyone
Solid communication, transparency
“We are serving the same kids” mantra
Use “alliance” language rather than “partnership”
Explicit goals and mission – focus on coordinating role
See the benefit – relationship building
Look for frameworks to pull people together
Chairs of work teams are NOT persons on SLT
Review Rhode Island by-laws
Federal Child Care Bureau and Finance Institute
Putting together a governance structure
On-line draft form (check with Sharon Deich)
Partnership guide on CD rom
Similar levels of position
Value everyone
Solid communication, transparency
“We are serving the same kids” mantra
Use “alliance” language rather than “partnership”
Explicit goals and mission – focus on coordinating role
See the benefit – relationship building
Look for frameworks to pull people together
Chairs of work teams are NOT persons on SLT
Review Rhode Island by-laws
Federal Child Care Bureau and Finance Institute
Putting together a governance structure
On-line draft form (check with Sharon Deich)
Partnership guide on CD rom
