Poor Richard s Almanac

Out of these experiences with a substantial number of partnership projects, I have drawn some personal conclusions about what works and what doesn t. With an appreciative nod to Ben Franklin and his Poor Richard s Almanac, I ll try to group my conclusions under four familiar adages or aphorisms or proverbs. They may seem simplistic, but I truly believe reflection on them by anyone, whether from the educational sector or the private sector, interested in developing a partnership can help avoid some serious pitfalls. 

Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90) was a Philadelphia printer, self-taught scientist, sage, inventor, author, revolutionary, and diplomat. He was, by age and experience, the senior member of the committee that charged Jefferson with the task of drafting the Declaration of independence. Eleven years later the elderly Franklin helped draft the new United States Constitution. In the interim he served as American ambassador to France, where he was lionized as the epitome of American openness and candor. His contributions to American letters include his Autobiography and Poor Richard s Almanac. 

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