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Collaborative activities and successes are dependent upon open, clear and frequent communication. Be sure to update organizational partners in writing about important information to minimize miscommunication. Collaborations that employ both formal and informal networks of communication to support them are more likely to succeed. 

 

A clear communications plan should outline how your collaboration will achieve and maintain effective communication. A communications plan should include:

 

  • A clearly visible meeting schedule;
  • How often communication will take place outside of meetings;
  • When communication will take place via phone, email, mail and personal interaction;
  • A list of contact people at each organization (including phone and email);
  • Common terminology and vocabulary; and
  • A strategy and methods for communication with the larger community, such as community leaders and media.