The 'Unite to Ignite' report by the UN reveals a significant under use of multi-sector partnerships for tackling global issues. It outlines the necessity of overcoming obstacles to leverage Multi-Sector Partnerships fully, emphasizing seven areas for improvement to unlock their transformational potential.
Did you know partnerships with significant support from a partnership specialist are 2.5 x more likely to be successful than those with no support? Learn how!
What is a growth mindset in partnerships? This article discusses the critical role of a growth mindset in successful partnerships, emphasizing that such a mindset, which values learning and adaptability, is essential for navigating the challenges and diversity inherent in collaborative efforts.
"The Four Agreements" offers useful insights for enriching partnerships, fostering deeper understanding and mutual respect. Key ideas: Honest Speech, Personal Detachment, Assumption Avoidance, Optimal Effort. These principles can guide partners towards a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship.
Partnerships between organizations can be incredibly powerful tools for achieving shared goals, but they can also be challenging to manage. One critical aspect of a successful partnership is finding the right governance model that balances the needs and interests of all involved parties, is inclusive and flexible, and establishes clear lines of decision making and accountability.
The 17th Sustainable Development Goal stands out as different from all the others. While the other goals focus on tangible improvements to quality of life around the world, the 17th is the means, the “how” to accomplish the other goals. By highlighting partnerships as the 17th Sustainable Development Goal, and the United Nations has made a call to action for multi-stakeholder collaboration.
