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?