Success in the New Environment:
How to Build Effective Partnerships

Today, most intergovernmental and nonprofit collaborations focus on improving services and trimming costs: the best partnerships keep that goal firmly in mind.  There are many different ways to partner together, and knowing whether you need a simple, low-risk, low-cost, cooperative effort or a more comprehensive collaboration, is the first step in building effective partnerships.

Collaboration requires unique work to build trust, manage conflict, and seek the win-win designs that provide the best service at the best price. GTS, with its team of experienced bridge-builders, can help you choose a proven model for your cooperative, collaboration or consolidation backed by research and best practices. Your collaboration will produce impressive changes if your governance structure is lean, speedy and focused on getting results.

For Further Information:   

Mary Sabatke - msabatke@mngts.org 
GTS Program Planner & Facilitator
651-222-7409 x208