Before beginning work, you and your partners should agree to conduct an evaluation of your readiness for partnership. Consider the following questions during your self-assessment.

• Are you ready to participate equitably and with respect and humility?
• What do you hope to get out of this partnership? Do you have a shared vision and goal?
• What are your expectations?
• Do you have project resources available including staff time?
• How will your partnership benefit the community?
• How will your partnership benefit academia?
• Does your partnership and project have financial support?
• What is the end-product from your partnership?