The ‘Partnership Port’ and the power of a quick ‘no’
Happy Partnership Wednesday!
Here are 3 ideas from me and 1 question for you to consider this week to create partnerships you never thought possible. Today, we’re going to explore a maritime analogy. Let me know if it landed.
3 IDEAS FROM ME
I.
A maritime port is the ideal analogy to describe a large organisation wanting to partner with small innovators.
II.
Incoming vessels (the innovators) arrive with different cargo (ideas and products) and stay moored for different lengths of time (engagements and partnerships)
III.
Well organised ports are the lifeblood of countries. They are also often efficient and profitable. Organisations with a ‘partnership port’ have a well organised system that creates the conditions to see, welcome and quickly assess and engage with innovators. The major upside for these organisations is that they can adapt and move quickly. Those without a ‘partnership port’ run the risk of becoming irrelevant because they lose sight of the future that lies in the cargo being carried by innovators.
1 QUESTION FOR YOU
One important characteristic of being open to partnership is the ability to quickly say, ‘thanks, but no thanks’. A quick ‘no’, where after thoughtful assessment, it’s clear that there isn’t a fit, not only shows that you value your time but you value the time of the other party. That clarity helps the other party move on, so here’s this week’s question:
Who can you say ‘no’ to, today?
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Until next week,
Phil Hayes-St Clair - Learn more about my work here.
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