There is a large variety in the sizes and types of partnerships within the Leicestershire Together and partnerships will be at varying stages of development. This guidance is aimed at covering a broad range of issues with links to other sources where more in-depth knowledge can be gained.
Contents:
Section 1 – Partnerships - A beginners guide - Looking at why partnerships are important and what the advantages and disadvantages are of working in partnership.
Section 2 – Establishing a partnership - Exploring different types of partnerships and setting up partnership agreements.
Section 3 – Finance, governance and management – Covering issues such as Human Resources, financial and risk management and legal implications of partnership working.
Section 4 – Effective Partnership Delivery – Exploring planning issues, managing performance, equal opportunities and decision making.
Section 5 – Links – This section contains a number of links to useful web resources.
5.1 There are numerous websites providing information on partnerships. Below are some ofthe keysites broken down into subject area.
5.2 Self Assessment - Visit www.lgpartnerships.com where you can undertake a health check on your partnership and explore issues such as Leadership Trust, Learning and Managing Performance. The Leicestershire Together self assessment is currently live and undergoing user testing. A final version should be available by Spring 2008. Follow this link to the test version.
Other recommended sites include:
5.3 General
http://www.ourpartners.org.uk/comdir/page.cfm?pageid=xxadded5xx
http://www.renewal.net/toolkits/buildpartnership/
http://www.makingendsmeet.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageid=5148860
Partnership for Better Health (Department of Health)
5.4 Governance,Staffing and finances
Audit Commission - "A Fruitful Partnership"
I&DeA
http://wwwmakingendsmeet.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageid=5148903
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/aio/1712845