As you plan for your partnership, focus on building rapport with your partner:
Prioritize frequent and consistent communication, rather than transactional interactions, to build a positive relationship with your partner now and throughout the project
Consistently look for common ground with your partner, and focus on mutual benefit through all interactions
Plan to play an active role in the collaboration, even if your research trainee will ultimately be involved in the day-to-day interactions
Reach out to get started:
Raquel De Souza, PhD
Director, Partnerships & Innovation
raquel.desouza@utoronto.ca