Do partners still share a common vision? Are partners willing to make changes to achieve shared goals?

Are the overall vision, purpose and goals still recognized by members? Have these key definitions changed? If so, how was this communicated?

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What is the mandate of the partnership? Why was the group established, and are members still clear about this (benefits and added value)? Do members understand and agree to the purpose and accept it as important?

It is worth revisiting this to ensure members still understand the purpose of the partnership.

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Does the work of the group still link to overarching national/local policies and strategies?

If the work of the group does not easily fit or link into any such policies/strategies, ask why the group is in existence.

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Does the group possess shared values and accepted principles? If these are in place, has everyone agreed to them? Is everyone aware of these principles? Does the group still meet the original need for its existence?

Although these shared values and principles are mentioned throughout the process, you will want to revisit this whenever individuals leave the group and new members join. Also, government directives may change the focus of the group.

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Does the work of the group involve all relevant parties (i.e., users and carers)? If no, why not? Are users and the community involved in practice? If so, in what way?

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Has the group agreed upon a set of outcomes? Is everyone aware of these? How has the group measured progress against these outcomes? Is this done on a regular basis?

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Does the group work well together? How effectively does the group meet its aims and objectives? Do they agree on the aims and objectives? How are these reviewed and revised in the light of any new policy/priorities?

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Is there a clear understanding of own/others roles and responsibilities? Have these changed? How is this monitored?

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Is the purpose of the group known and understood outside the partnership itself? Is adequate information available about the partnership and its decisions? If there is a communication strategy, how effective has this been?

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Is there adequate monitoring, evaluation and feedback? Does the partnership review its aims and objectives in the light of any changes/challenges to the outcomes?

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What do individuals/organizations expect to receive from the partnership? Has the partnership been successful in achieving its accepted outcomes? Is this communicated across the partnership/externally?

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Have any organizational improvements occurred after establishment of the partnership? What differences have resulted from the partnership?

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Is there mutual trust and respect? Are relationships between members good? If not, what action was taken to remedy this?

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Was the partnership supported by leaders/politicians (where relevant)? Were the aims/goals of the partnership clear to leaders/council members?

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Do formal and informal communications take place? Is there regular communication, or conflicting values/poor communication? Does the partnership work in an open or closed way?

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Does the membership of the partnership represent the right people? Does it fully represent target groups?

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