This training is designed for Department Chairs, Program Directors, Associate/Assistant Deans, and Deans who are charged with identifying and cultivating relationships with external partners.

We recommend attending the event with a potential external partner in mind, so that the principles shared during the training can be applied to your unique situation. If you don’t have a specific partnership in mind, this training will also be beneficial as a place for you to begin strategizing about potential external partnerships.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern

We’ll begin by highlighting a range of different types of external partnerships and will share considerations for identifying or selecting a meaningful partnership at your institution. Since the most successful external partnerships are those that provide return on investment for both parties, we’ll also discuss how to identify and align the unique needs of both your institution and your partner organization.

External partnerships are rarely born out of one single elevator pitch or conversation—like any relationship, they take time to cultivate and grow. Thus, each interaction you and your team have with a potential partner is an additional opportunity to communicate the value of the relationship in compelling ways. In this section of the workshop, we’ll discuss and practice ways to effectively communicate your vision for partnership in ways that highlight its mutual return on investment.