Why work in partnership?

“spending time and energy getting the right stakeholders, building relationships and developing an inclusive vision based on community analysis will create a culture that will pay huge dividends later”

In the context of community planning, effective partnership working will enhance the degree of openness and engagement and maximise the contribution that each partner can make to the quality of service delivery and the well being of communities in Shetland.

Why partnerships?

A requirement of policy – we have to do it!
"join up" - improve delivery of strategies and secure Best Value.
reduce duplication and maximise resources
exchange best practice
manage risk

Greater Impact

increased benefits for people, businesses or communities served
increased reach to disadvantaged populations
greater critical mass: ability to reach and deliver beyond the capabilities of any one partner

Reduce/Share Costs

pool resources
share costs of common functions

Spread Risks

complementary strengths, resources, perspective

greater flexibility within a team

More Resources

attract public funding where policy required partnership bids and evidence of partner ability to deliver joint projects

strengthened negotiating power

New and Better Ways

innovation: new, more effective ways of doing things
new perspectives and challenging views within the partnership

improved intelligence about needs and opportunities

(adapted from Fife Community Plan)