Criterion 1

Mutually Agreed Goals

(Word count- 500-700 words)

Sub Criteria

Example of Evidence

1.1 There is alignment within and across the entities involved in the collaboration.

Provide the aims and goals of the collaborating entities, explain how these were developed collaboratively and how they were aligned with the various entities’ aims and goals. Indicate how motivations, values and beliefs have been addressed.

1.2 All collaborators and their stakeholders derive mutual benefits from the collaboration such that there is an influence on health professional education practice, leadership and/or scholarship. 

 Narrative description of the benefits (intended or unintended) specifically describing why the collaboration facilitated these benefits. (e.g., compare with outcomes if each entity worked independently). There should be a description of the benefits from all partners, and they can include tangible products and intangible around education, independence, culture. 

1.3 The collaborators periodically review the purpose, goals, and mission to ensure that all perspectives are mutually addressed.

Please describe how the collaboration is regularly reviewed to ensure that mutual goals are achieved, and that perspectives of all collaborators are valued. 

These examples are provided by reviewers and are intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive. You may have other evidence that would be equally important and which support your case for excellence.