STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

WHAT IS IT?

From partnerships to programs, locally based community partnerships are the ingredients of the worker support secret sauce. Whether it's nutrition, mental health, business training, or plain old menu design, the possibilities of partnerships are literally endless.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Partnerships leverage the expertise of field experts and professionals to benefit food workers and owners. Academic institutions, technical schools, non profits, mental health professionals are all useful partners depending on your goals. Everything from menus and websites to recruitment of key team members can be aided via strategic partnerships.

WHERE DOES IT APPLY?

- Strategic partnerships benefits are applicable to organizations of all sizes and purposes.

- The benefits of strategic partnerships apply to all segments of a business and can move a company forward as a whole.

5 Examples of Strategic Partnerships

Academic Institutions

Employee Recruitment
Business Advancement via Extended Learning Opportunities/Capstones

(Examples: Graphic design needs)

Continued learning/networking via conferences, lectures and resources.
Business training

Mental & Physical Health Professionals

Mental health practitioners are critical to the support of workers.
Access to healthcare and primary care set up support is equally important.
Nutritionists and dieticians provide wrap around mental and physical health support that empowers your workforce.

Technical Institutes

Employee Recruitment
Business Advancement via Extended Learning Opportunities/Capstones (Examples: Graphic design needs)
Professional training in areas like culinary

Professional Networks

Business Advising
Socially Responsible Businesses
Workforce Innovation
Governance and democracy in the workplace

Relevant Tech Companies

Become a user case feature with your tech platforms like monday.com or Toast by sharing your story of growth with them.
Aligning with tech companies who share your goals and needs can get you discounted access to tech platforms, grants and so much more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at kmenegozzi@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What improvements/changes can I expect to my business if I take on strategic partnerships?

Diverse employee support programs that reflect the needs and interests of your unique team.
Improved Communication and Collaboration
Improved learning
Reduced Absenteeism & Turnover

What does the implementation of strategic partnerships look like?

Phase 1: Understanding the unique needs and interests of the team

- In this phase, we survey the team and ask about their goals and challenges both personally and professionally. All questions are optional but strongly encouraged as a preliminary step to program offerings for all team members. Employee satisfaction surveys are a key tactic for learning about the needs and interests of the team.

Phase 2: Explore locally sourced partnerships that meet the needs of the team

- Phase two begins with an organization branching out into a community either on their own or with the help of BREAD Innovation Lab.

- Matching resources with needs is the name of the game here.

Phase 3: Decide via consent which partners and programs to move forward with.

- Phase three kicks off with a proposal and consent round of programs and partnerships.

Phase 4: Implement new partnerships and programs

- Phase 3 begins with assembling an implementation team with elected roles and responsibilities.

- Program organization and launch will be collaborative and follow a pre determined series of steps based on dynamic governance strategies.

- Implementation team members will conduct reach out and follow up efforts with all potential partners.

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