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Fostering Inter-Organizational Relationships
Collaborations succeed in an environment that is oriented toward working together and away from competition. Good inter-organizational relationships will strengthen the collaboration and commitment to mutual goals. Regular interaction will make the collaboration more natural and effective. Communication and events outside of work will enhance motivation which can rejuvenate commitment and keep the collaboration track.
- Create time on meeting agendas to use brief presentations to help the group understand the project as a whole, as well as the parts.
- Organize social events to develop relationships with each partner organization and its staff members.
- Maintain a newsletter or regular emails with updates and information; this is especially important to sustain relationships with people whose collaborative role is not regularly enacted.
- Use icebreaker activities at both meetings and social events to help with introductions and create awareness about each organization’s history and culture.
