Lessons Learned

• Agree to have time to work on collaborative efforts;
• Have regular communication based on a mutually agreed upon time frame;
• Include all members of the collaboration in the initiative and keep them all updated over time;
• Be sensitive to time restrictions within each sector;
• Develop clear shared language;
• Use multiple strategies to support effective communication;
• Find efficient ways to share information such as email updates and phone calls;
• Formal and informal educational and training activities can help develop understanding through shared language;
• Adapt communications as necessary as collaboration changes and grows.