The Partnering Initiative

A 3 day training course which builds the skills and knowledge needed for effective multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Partnership is often the most effective way to solve complex social and global problems, and collaboration is now an established method and basis for sustainable change. Increasing amounts of business, government and civil society initiatives are being launched with partnership and collaboration at the centre.

However, effective collaboration is not just a principle but a process, one that can be complex and challenging. Success requires a particular skill set and knowledge of partnering processes. With these critical elements in place, partnerships can achieve real impact. Without them, partnerships are likely to under-perform or fail altogether.

To address the vital challenge of partnering capacity, The Partnering Initiative (TPI) has pioneered a range of training courses, delivered around the world, and developed a series of guidebooks to support practitioners.

This 3-day training programme is designed to develop skills, understanding and knowledge for effective cross-sector partnering, based on the key stages of the Partnering Cycle (above). The course can optionally leading to a Certificate in Partnering Practice.

The course balances core knowledge with highly interactive, experiential learning through role play, ‘serious games’ and peer-to-peer exchange. TPI has previously trained more than 2000 practitioners from global companies, UN agencies, NGOs and governments across the world.

Download the course brochure for further information.

Who is the course for?

The Essential Skills for Effective Partnering course is a 3 day course for practitioners from all sectors who wish to make their collaborations more effective and build knowledge and skills to enable successful collaboration. It is suitable for those working in international, national or local partnerships.

Aims of the course

By the end of the course, participants will have gained:

•  Understanding of the rationale for, and risks of, partnering and when, and when not, to partner;
•  Appreciation of the drivers, societal roles and mindset of each sector;
• Clarity over what constitutes a ‘transactional collaboration’, what is a ‘genuine partnership’ and where each may be appropriate;
• Appreciation of the ‘guiding principles’, challenges and success factors behind effective partnership;
• Understanding over what it takes to be a ‘good’ partner, and development of some of the skills and mindset required;
• Understanding how to create agreements, implement, manage & review partnerships successfully;
• Familiarity with the ‘Partnering Cycle’, a framework for the development and management of partnership

Participants in the course can optionally submit for a Certificate in Partnering Practice.

Upcoming course dates

The London course is being run in association with the UN Global Compact and its UK Network.

To register, please email info@thepartneringinitiative.org to register your interest in attending and we will update you when details are confirmed.