On getting to the coal face, communicating in four steps and the power of associations
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Welcome to Partnership Wednesday! Here are 3 ideas from me and 1 question for you to consider this week to create partnerships you never thought possible!
3 IDEAS FROM ME
I.
The health of a partnership reveals itself through non-verbal cues and informal feedback. The most effective way to gauge that health is to regularly visit people on the front lines who are doing the heavy lifting to make a partnership successful.
II.
The single greatest accelerant to partnership formation is a clear ask. When two parties are able to clearly express their need and then work together to align incentives, magic happens.
III.
How can you maintain trust and transparency in a partnership amid challenging times? I was this asked this question from the crowd this week. Here’s my answer:
Trust equals consistency over time. Consistency in communications and candour during turbulent times is especially important, particularly when unexpected or bad news needs to be shared.
Here is a helpful four-step framework to apply when communicating (in all conditions):
Context - Reassert the mission and operating environment so the message that follows can be grounded in that reality
News - Deliver the news or update in a factual and respectful manner, less is more.
Scenarios and Next Steps - If the immediate next steps are not clear, share three scenarios for what the immediate future may hold, it reassures people that you will lead them into the future
Questions - Always welcome questions and answer them honestly
1 QUESTION FOR YOU
What not-for-profit organisation could you partner with today to help address an urgent business need?
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Until next week,
Phil Hayes-St Clair - Partnership Expert
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