Collaborative working to make more effective use of ICT

Introduction

• Is collaboration right for you?

ICT Collaborations

• Joint purchasing
• Participating in an online help group
• Sharing support staff locally
• Shared development or passing on ICT based applications
• Joining an existing network
• Signposting and adapting existing resources
• Passing on expertise for free or low cost
• A buddying scheme for mutual help and advice
• Shared back office

Case Studies

• ICT Hub
• Community First
• 5 Counties Project
• Experts Online
• FOSS
• BME Complementary Learning Network
• Superhighways Partnership
• Ethical Property
• Common Database - York and North Yorkshire

Research resources for further information