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Partnering Workshop Modules

The following modules should be covered when conducting a partnering workshop.

Initial and Follow-up Modules

  • Partnering Philosophy
    • Facilitator presents partnering overview (What is it?)
    • Facilitator explains the purpose of partnering (Why use it?)
    • Facilitator lists the benefits of partnering and allows participants to share relevant experiences
  • Project Team Charter
    • Develop a mission statement
    • Identify project goals
    • Develop objectives (specific to this project and measurable)
    • All project team members sign the charter
  • Communication
  • Expectations from all Stakeholders
  • Role Reversals (TxDOT and Contractor/Prime Provider)
  • Identification of Rocks-in-the-Road
  • Project Schedule/Layout/Expected Results/Scope of Work/Sequence of Work/Safety
  • Problem Solving/Responsibility Matrix
  • Meeting Schedule
    • Weekly job meeting
    • Periodic follow-up meetings
  • Issue Escalation Ladder
    • Explain and define the issue resolution process and its importance
    • Understand the roles of each individual on the ladder and their associated responsibility
    • Guidelines for issue resolution/issue resolution steps
  • Personality Profiles (if applicable or as needed)

Close-out Meeting Modules

  • Measure Accomplishments
    • What went well? What didn't?
    • Charter obligations (if this option was selected in the initial workshop)
    • Rocks-in-the-road and/or action plans (Did we follow through?)
    • What's left to complete?
  • Nominate for Excellence in Partnering Award
    • Nominations are determined by the district engineers. To nominate a project, contact us with the project details and reason for nomination. Awards will be forwarded to the appropriate district engineer by the Construction Division.
    • Present awards for success with partnering relationship and process
 
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