Worksheet6 Tip 1-6
Tips 5—8 | 6.1
5 Don’t skimp on the analysis stage
Many of the benefits of collaboration come from comparing what you’re doing with other people and organisations. Something as simple as sharing information on which suppliers provide best value can save your organisation thousands of pounds.
6 Recognise the power that comes from working together
Don’t become over-dependent on facilitators even if you can afford one – sooner or later the cluster will have to manage on its own. This is about developing your own resources and resourcefulness.
7 Keep it flexible
Be responsive to learning and feedback, and review and change things as you go along. It’s a pilot project, and you’re bound to discover things – and . . .
8 Keep your antennae twitching
Don’t get so wrapped up in the project that you miss out on opportunities. Resource investigation is an ongoing task, and if initiatives like The Modernisation Fund are announced midway through your project, who is better placed to benefit from it than you?