Navigating partnerships in turmoil, listening and re-thinking humility
In partnership with GREENSPAN
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.
If a partner seems distracted, offer to discuss what's on their mind, even if it diverts from the meeting's main goal. This gesture can build trust and offer insights into how you can better support them in the future.
II.
"This too shall pass" is a valuable mindset for assessing partnership progress. Whether momentum is positive or challenging, it’s temporary. Keep communicating, revisit your shared intent, and stay focused on achieving outcomes that benefit both partners.
III.
Your partner's team is in turmoil. How will you steer the partnership through internal conflicts? I was asked this question from the crowd this week. Here’s my answer:
Always be ready to reset partnerships. Turbulence often arises when a new manager inherits a partnership without context or when organisational priorities shift suddenly.
Prioritise in-person conversations to assess the partnership’s current state and whether the original shared intent still holds. If the shared intent remains strong, focus on recalibrating the work plan, resources, and milestones, building on the momentum achieved to date.
If the shared intent has weakened, consider offering an exit from the partnership.
In both scenarios, prioritise transparent, curiosity driven conversations.
1 QUESTION FOR YOU
Are your partnerships ideal for your organisation?
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Until next week,
Phil Hayes-St Clair - Partnership Expert and Host of Partnership+
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