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What is Partnering

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	"It's not the Contractor versus KDOT, It's not KDOT versus the Contractor - it's the Contractor AND KDOT versus the Project."
	Mike Crow

Partnering overview
WHAT IS PARTNERING? Simply stated, partnering means working TOGETHER instead of against each other. More precisely, partnering can best be described as a managerial philosophy that attempts to improve construction project development, deployment, and management through good old-fashioned teamwork among all parties involved.
PARTNERING IS: A process for relationship building Each party understanding each other's obligations Maintaining an attitude of goodwill and trust Working together without being adversaries A commitment to open and honest relationships Going out of your way to look at issues from the other party's point of view A commitment to performance A means to create cost efficiency A commitment to cooperate and communicate Sharing risks A win-win attitude
PARTNERING IS NOT An adversarial attitude Where dollars control the issues and situation Relief from the specifications Control and command Giving in for the sake of moving on A cure-all Seeking out and taking advantage of the other part's weakness An excuse for poor performance Score keeping Win-win if quality is allowed to suffer Easy