Do we want to establish [consider whether it [if communication [if actions are communication protocols would assist to put protocols are included, indicate and processes to deal communication considered helpful, a timeframe for with challenges? protocols in place from you may wish to completion] If so, should we the outset – this might include the include these include preferred outcomes of this protocols in our methods of discussion in Memorandum of communication, first Schedule 1 to the Understanding? point of contact and a Template MOU] process for resolving challenges if they arise] Do we want to develop a [a plan with clear [if a work plan is [if actions are work plan or program aspirations, outputs and going to be included, indicate logic so that we all know outcomes may be developed, who will a timeframe for where we are going? helpful ensuring all staff be responsible for completion] involved in the taking this on? How partnership are on the will you ensure there same page, working is sufficient input towards shared goals] from both organisations?]
Do we want to establish communication protocols and processes to deal with challenges? If so, should we include these protocols in our Memorandum of Understanding? [consider whether it would assist to put communication protocols in place from the outset – this might include preferred methods of communication, first point of contact and a process for resolving challenges if they arise] [if communication protocols are considered helpful, you may wish to include the outcomes of this discussion in Schedule 1 to the Template MOU] [if actions are included, indicate a timeframe for completion] Do we want to develop a work plan or program logic so that we all know where we are going? [a plan with clear aspirations, outputs and outcomes may be helpful ensuring all staff involved in the partnership are on the same page, working towards shared goals] [if a work plan is going to be developed, who will be responsible for taking this on? How will you ensure there is sufficient input from both organisations?] [if actions are included, indicate a timeframe for completion]
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