This section of the report describes the eight major themes that emerged from the various data sources. It begins with a profile of the accomplishments of the Business and Labour Partnership Program and then moves into the impact of these accomplishments on the practice of five partner and interest groups. The third theme focuses on definitions and qualities of partnership development. It is followed by a continuation of the topic by delving into the themes of factors of a successful partnership with the NLS Business and Labour Program, the dynamics of the NLS Partnership Program, and proposal and project support experiences. The next theme depicts the factors that contribute to an unsuccessful partnership and is drawn from the interview data and the key stakeholder experiences with partnership development in general and with the NLS Business and Labour Program. The last theme is called lessons and program changes.
To help contextualize the section, the findings are woven into the three periods of time that cover the current life span of the Business and Labour Partnership Program. The first period is referred to as the foundation building of the program and includes the years from 1988 to 1995. The second period is called development and demonstration and covers the years from 1996 to 2000. The third time frame is called period of program change and spans the years from 2001 to 2006.