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The Partnering Toolbook

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  • The Partnering Initiative
  • Ros Tennyson
  • 2011

“The Partnering Toolbook builds on the experience of those who have been at the forefront of innovative partnerships and offers a concise overview of the essential elements that make for effective partnering. Now in its 4th edition … this basic manual is in use all over the world and many of its tools and frameworks have been adopted by organisations from all sectors and partnerships operating in many different contexts.”

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