Day 1: Understanding Public-Private Partnerships and Their Context

• Explore the definition and key concepts of partnerships in the public and private sectors.
• Examine different forms of partnerships and their applications in various sectors.
• Understand the roles, drivers, and challenges the public and private sectors face in partnership development.
• Analyse the current partnering landscape, including assumptions and how they influence organizational approaches.
• Identify and apply the core principles of effective partnering.

Day 2: Strategic Planning for Successful Partnerships

• Learn how to build a compelling case for partnering: clarifying objectives and intended outcomes.
• Assess the practical and resource implications of entering into a partnership.
• Understand the objectives of potential partners and how to align them with your organization's goals.
• Develop and define partnership structures, including governance and decision-making frameworks.

Day 3: Establishing and Managing Partnerships

• Build trust with key stakeholders to foster effective collaboration.
• Navigate leadership and cultural differences to ensure smooth partnership operations.
• Develop negotiation skills focused on interest-based negotiation strategies.
• Understand different types of partnership agreements and how to structure them effectively.
• Identify and manage partnership-related risks to ensure successful outcomes.

Day 4: Operating in a Partnership Environment

• Explore common challenges in implementing partnership initiatives and ways to overcome them.
• Gain insights into managing partnership dynamics and maintaining productive relationships.
• Understand the role of effective communication in partnership operations.
• Review practical examples of partnership projects to contextualize learning.
• (Optional) Field visit to observe partnership work in practice (subject to availability).

Day 5: Measuring Impact and Ensuring Long-Term Success

• Learn techniques for measuring the social impact of public-private partnerships.
• Review partnership case studies to reflect on lessons learned and best practices.
• Understand the PPP cycle and how to apply it to different sectors and projects.
• Consolidate learning through practical tools and techniques for successful partnership management.
• Develop an action plan for applying course insights to your organization's partnership initiatives.