Characteristics of a Great Partnership: Tips from Experts

Achatgo
- 24 Jan

The success of any business can be based on
relationships. Work well with others and have deep knowledge of what people do
is essential to create and maintain a successful partnership. The secret to
success is to deeply understand human emotions and their resulting behaviours.
When unlocking this secret knowledge, you can accurately predict the needs of
the partners. But a question I often ask is: "What is a great
partnership?" Why would you like to partner with me in this business? Why
would they like to partner with us? Here are my tips for finding what you want.
- Someone you trust
and is reliable. This is extremely important. Whatever the business or person, if
you leave the meeting feeling that they can't be trusted, or that they're
giving a sign that they're not reliable, you should trust your gut feelings.
The mistake that people make here is to follow others. They see partnership
forms and want the same, or they think that a company or person has an impact,
regardless of what they need to partner with. A reliable partner shares your
passion and ambitions, challenges you, and offers new skills and ideas, and if
you feel they will not, move on.
- Commitment. Another big one for me. Always know
what the partner can offer. Ask yourself, "What's a partnership
like?" How much time and resources are you willing to commit? To
understand the commitment level of potential partners, be aware that not all
relationships require that all partners invest the same time and energy. The
key thing here is to write everything down so that they can hold you
accountable as much as you can for them. There is nothing worse than having an
event together and doing all the work. It must be equal.
- The same value. Partners need to share specific
goals, visions and goals that cannot be achieved by themselves. Sharing similar
values is not only important for the daily activities of the partnership, but
also for the long-term and final objectives of the partnership. For example, I
always consider how much diversity they have in their business. What causes or
charities support them? How do they give back to our ecosystem? More substances
must be present than only ROI.
- The same passion. Partner with someone who is
appropriate for your level of obsession. For Example, at Achatgo, we are passionate about
making a difference in R&D (Research and Development). Because we are the
leaders and innovators of this industry, we are naturally looking for people
who are the engine and shaker of the industry, of course they have to pass a test
of confidence and reliability. I want partners who can respond to it, make
things different, and ultimately help our customers destroy it.
- Consistent communication. Continued communication... ensure
that you stay in touch! I know, this seems like common sense, and we all do it,
but it's easy to slip. Make sure that you set communication calendars and that
your partner is available... Stay in touch to make both parties stay on the same
page and lead the ship in the same direction. Achtago worksapce is a great way
to stay on track.
- Do not focus on competitors. Most partners already work with
competitors. They either love them or don't. Never try to discredit them or to
waste them, it's turning off. Focus on adding value, trusting your team and
product, and letting customers speak for you.
- Catalyst. The exceptional
partnership serves as a catalyst for growth and success of each member. It
allows each member to create their own innovative ideas. Whenever a partnership
suppresses its members' creative energy and is rigid, it kills the spirit of
innovation. As a result, rigid structures are said to first collapse. Where creativity
thrives, it must be flexible. Each partner must adapt to any environment without
complaint. Each of them must be flexible and willing to accept the fact that
all interventions in partnership must come from a place of clarity and harmony
between the partners. This is a type of environment that supports innovation,
invention and success.
- You like someone you can have fun with. I mean, why would you want to work with
someone who does not like you? Unfortunately, many people do. This is a rule I
have broken over the years: Life is too short to work with people you don't
like. (I'm sure some people don't like working with me) Okay. Do not waste time
and energy on something that does not benefit anyone because not everyone will
not like it. Spend time and energy on partners who respect you, are honest with
you, and enjoy working with you. The results will be much more fruitful.
- Supportive. For the success of
a partnership, each member must have a sense of support and optimism about the cooperation.
When partnerships support them, they are filled with hope. What sustains the motivation
is the conviction that through partnership things can only improve. People who feel
supported in partnership are inspired to visualize the process of achieving the
goal more clearly. Therefore, partnership must be based on the unwavering
belief in the integrity of the objectives and values of the desired objectives.
- No one is perfect. That's right, no one is perfect. Remember, people make mistakes, it's okay. You own your shit and never lie if you mess up. You will gain more respect in this way. If you can't talk to your partner and openly and honestly discuss, this is probably not the best choice.
Successive partnerships are committed to equality, diversity,
and flexibility. Each member leads by example, has a sense of personal freedom
and unwavering commitment to the objectives to be achieved. Collaboration is
built on open and honest communication, direct and consistent interaction, and
personal time to think about things. Each person understands the role of the relationship
dynamics and what each of them should do to succeed. The partnership is fully
supported and encouraged by each member to complete all individual and collective
prisons. Thus, a successful partnership is composed of strong individuals
supported in a collaborative and collective relationship dynamic where all are
striving for common success.
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