Partnerships and Engagement

Seminar Content

A holistic approach to regeneration will always require the formation of partnerships between organisations and therefore partnership working is an essential element in the skills required for successful regeneration. This seminar looks at the origins of the partnership approach in regeneration and considers the costs and benefits of an effective partnership. It examines the step by step approach needed to engage stakeholders and build a successful culture of partnership working. Implications of contemporary government initiatives are discussed including current government thinking on area partnerships and engagement at a local level. The seminar concludes with a look at how to evaluate the effectiveness and the strength of a partnership whilst looking into ways it could improve its effectiveness.

Tutors

Jenny Lynn
Gordon Douglas (Northern Ireland only)

Seminar Learning Objectives

1. To examine the origins, costs and benefits of the partnership approach to regeneration.
2. To explore the concept of a 'culture of partnership' and the importance of developing this.
3. To learn the step-by-step approach to partnership development.
4. To become familiar with current government thinking on area partnerships and engagement at a local level.
5. To look at ways of assessing the strength of a partnership and how it could improve its effectiveness.

Seminar Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the origins, costs and benefits of the partnership approach to regeneration.
2. Discuss the importance of developing a culture of partnership and ideas for implementing this from the outset of a programme or project.
3. Apply a step-by-step approach to partnership development.
4. Discuss the relevant government thinking and be able to set it in the context of personal practice and experience.
5. Assess the strengths of a partnership and suggest ways of making it more effective.