PennDOT joining with an outside group, agency etc. to work together toward a common goal. In construction contracts, partnering is a formal contract process. Partnering was developed in the 1980s by the Corps of Engineers.
Working with people or organizations, outside your own organization, to create a working environment that is mutually beneficial.
A formal team building process among diverse entities that are working towards a common goal. The terminology has developed around the construction industry wherein the owner, contractor, engineer, and construction manager staff spend time at the start of a project developing mutual goals and objectives to improve project communications and responsiveness that will result in fewer problems and claims during the project. The team building is done under the direction of a facilitator.
Partnering is a technique for preventing disputes from occurring. Under this concept, the agency and contractor, perhaps along with a facilitator, meet after contract award to discuss their mutual expectations. The parties mutually develop performance goals, identify potential sources of conflict, and establish cooperative ways to resolve any problems that may arise during contract performance.
A concept formalised by Sir Michael Latham where key team members for a building project are appointed early, this includes the specialist contractors. Our procurement section gives the details of our positive experiences of partnering in a no blame, non-confrontational environment. The benefits to all including the client is considerable.
a process used in the construction industry that brings together all parties — owners, architects, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and project managers — before the commencement of the project, with the goal of avoiding disputes once the work gets underway.
A concept where organisations agree to work together for a period of time, perhaps unspecified, on a basis of mutual trust and with common objectives thereby optimising each partner's strengths.
involves the development of a 'charter based on the parties' need to act in good faith and with fair dealing with one another. The partnering process focuses on the definition of mutual objectives, improved communication, the identification of likely problems and development of formal problem-solving and dispute resolution strategies.
The working relationship between members of the design and construction team wherein the Owner, Architect and General Contractor work together from the inception of a building project; traditional barriers are torn down and team members are empowered to work together in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect instead of on an adversarial basis. This is a facilitated process that requires the services of a skilled Program Manager. Read more about Partnering.
A management approach used by two or more organizations to achieve mutual business objectives by maximizing the effectiveness of each partner's resources.
A technique designed to prevent business disputes from occurring by establishing working relationships between or among business partners that are based on open communication, joint problem solving, teamwork, and shared risks and rewards. This process was first used in the construction industry, but could be applied to any long term project.
Teams involved in a joint project involve all stakeholders at the outset to develop a strategy for guiding the project. Everyone makes a commitment to communication and collaboration, and to sustain effective, productive working relationships.
The establishment of a long term relationship between two parties characterized by teamwork and mutual trust, allowing both parties to focus on the needs of a mutual customer or client/constituent. Partners share risks as well as benefits. Partnering arrangements can be with labor, management, employees, suppliers, government and educational institutions.
Use of the term "partnering" has evolved, within both the public and private sector community, from a more formal legal meaning of shared risks and shared reward, to become a label applied to a wide range of collaborative or contracted service agreements, e.g. strategic alliances, teaming agreements, Common Purpose Procurement (CPP), and many others.
A formal and sometimes informal long term working contract between purchasers and suppliers.
A mutually beneficial business-to-business relationship based on trust and commitment and that enhances the capabilities of both parties.
Preparing and committing to a plan of action through the team process, which includes the proactive cooperation of all key stakeholders and identifying all issues early-on to remove obstacles to the success of team goals.
The situation where a public organisation and a private one work together to provide a service with some sharing of risk and reward, usually over a period of time
An approach to selling in foreign markets that involves the collaborative effort of two organizations.
Long-term commitments focusing on "win-win" relationships between customers and suppliers (or among suppliers) which add value to both parties through increased sales, reduced expenses, and/or greater productivity.
RSLs and others working together with consultants, contractors and suppliers in a spirit of co-operation to improve efficiency and quality and to share expertise, all for the benefit of the "end user" i.e. tenant, homeowner, etc.
A technique designed to prevent business disputes from occurring by establishing working relationships between business partners that are based on open communication, joint problem solving, teamwork, and shared risks and rewards. By entering into, and agreeing to uphold, a partnering relationship, business associates also agree to employ innovative, business-oriented methods to resolve disputes.