Advice on good practice
We know the impetus for collaboration often comes from the vision and energy of key individuals, but collaboration also needs systems and supports to sustain in.
Putting it into practice
In practice, interagency work is often complex, time consuming and difficult. Sometimes the difficulties that are experienced reflect the 'discomfort' inherent in interagency working that, once identified, can be resolved, or simply accepted and managed.
Occasionally, the difficulties (which may be associated with only one of the agencies) will be so serious as to disable the collaborative process. Whatever the perceived strengths or weaknesess of interagency working, it makes sense to ensure that the resources that have been committed to a project are being used effectively.
Tell us about your experience
Have you experienced successful collaboration? Would you like to share your success stories to help other practitioners?
Please email Carrie Miller, the HCN Unit's Communications Advisor, if you are interested in sharing what worked for you.
