Module 9 – Building your network and learning how to develop partnerships

Welcome to the module “Building your network and learning how to develop partnerships”!

During this module, we will look at what partnerships are, how to develop them through networking and how to use them to good effect in your organisation’s activities.

Teaching objectives :

• Understand the importance of networking and reciprocity
• Establish partnerships (identifying and targeting potential partners)
• Capitalize on your network
• Negotiate/manage partnerships effectively
• Organise co-development of an activity or project

About Megan Evans, trainer

I am an independent facilitator, qualified trainer, coach, project manager and consultant with over 30 years’ experience. I support charities, educational institutions, the public sector and communities to help them meet new challenges, deliver outcomes and better understand and take onboard the thoughts and opinions of stakeholders. I use a solutions focused, co-productive approach to help build group consensus and understanding.

I have designed and facilitated numerous visioning and participatory strategic planning sessions, public consultations and team events for educational institutions through to small local community groups. 

I have considerable experience of organisational issues and have supported many charities with their strategic plans, governance reviews, mergers, trustee recruitment and feasibility studies. I have a special interest in supporting disadvantaged groups especially women to develop their skills and knowledge.