title: How blind dates, internet dating, and facebook can inform the building of effective organizational partnerships.
abstract: To have a significant impact on public health, partnerships are essential - especially among researchers and organizations that can translate such research into action. Based on the experience of YMCA of the USA, this commentary describes how to develop a partnership strategy. It also highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with developing partnerships and translating theory into action.
authors: YMCA of the USA, Health Strategy and Innovation, 1129 20th Street, NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036, USA. jonathan.lever@ymca.net
authors: Jonathan
authors: J
authors: Lever
mesh_terms: D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D020407:Internet; D015279:Organizational Culture; D060756:Social Networking