Partnering
Please Note: Applications for the 2020 Partnering Excellence Awards are due by Nov. 19, 2020
What Is Partnering?
Partnering is defined as a formal process of collaborative teamwork that allows groups to achieve measurable results through agreements and productive working relationships. The Office of Partnering supports ADOT’s mission: Connecting Arizona. Everyone. Everywhere. Every Day, through building partnerships that support the delivery of state transportation projects and services. Successful partnerships are built on a pledge by all team members to hold true to a set of common principles referred to as the Four C’s:
MISSION
Lay the foundation for successful partnerships
VISION
- Communication
- Commitment
- Cooperation and
- Continuous Improvement
ADOT participates in three different types of partnerships:
Construction Partnerships
Between ADOT and the contractor selected to build a construction project governed by a buyer-seller contract.
The purpose is to:
- Achieve timely issue resolution resulting in decreased project delays
- Reduce labor disputes, claims and litigation
- Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget
- Improve relationships with customers and suppliers
- Identify efficiencies and cost savings in the delivery of a project
Public Partnerships
Between tribal entities; other state, local and federal agencies; and nongovernmental stakeholders. View the list of Public Partnerships and related documents.
The purpose is to:
- Achieve cooperation among multiple jurisdictions
- Coordinate efforts of a variety of agencies
Internal Partnerships
Internal partnerships may be developed among members and work units of the same organization.
The purpose is to:
- Share information and resources
- Streamline procedures
- Maintain ongoing collaborative relationships
An initial Partnering workshop includes the following elements:
- Establish a team charter which includes a mission statement and team expectations
- Develop and commit to specific goals that will measure a team’s ability to work together
- Identify challenges and issues that need to be addressed by the team
- Commit to action items to address the issues and resolve problems
Partnering 101: A Guide to the Basics of Partnering with ADOT