The third phase on the continuum is “Partnership.” An example of such a partnership type was the one formed between the Ontario Federation of Labour and the provincial government to operate BEST. The focus of interaction was more on developing and implementing the project together. The project activities grew directly out of a common set of interests and skills. There was more of a mission orientation and goals were more open-ended. Benefits of this type of partnership were increased status because of field recognition. Member organizations were able to become more than what they would be alone. The mutual trust and respect permeated through parts of each other’s organizations and there was sometimes an invitation to sit on each other’s committees or boards or to provide advice on different types of organizational work. Strategies to complete and implement the work were developed together as well as marketing the product or project results. Partner organizations acknowledged each other’s expertise and ability to build capacity to address and solve the critical issue or problem at the workplace. Agreements tended to focus on a broader area of mutual interest and a commitment to work together.