Moving from Strategy to Execution in Partnerships
Here are a few ideas to consider when you are trying to take a Partnership strategy and make it a reality.
Managing different ways of working in a Tech Partnership
Try and view these differences as strengths to be leveraged, rather than challenges to be overcome.
Storytelling for Influence
Humans have evolved to tell stories. While data is important when you are trying to drive change, it is often the narrative you wrap around the data that will inspire and motive people to take the first steps.
Escalating problems to leadership
There will sometimes be situations in Partnerships where things will not go to plan and you will need to provide this as an update to leadership.
Deciding to build an app for a new Ecosystem Platform
App ecosystems should be flywheel with 3 players - the API platform, app developers and users. These players are all
Exec Briefing (Template)
This template can help you prepare for meetings, or updates, with your executives and executives from your partner companies.
Building a healthy ecosystem
App ecosystems are a flywheel with 3 players - the API platform, app developers and users. These players are all connected via your Marketplace.
Building Trust in a Partnership
Trust in the people you are partnering with is one of the most important elements to establish. Here are a few ideas to consider when you are trying to establish trust.
Characteristics of a successful product partnership
While every partnership is unique, there are some similar traits that can help you forecast if a partnership is going to be successful.
Partnership 'Nucleus' Meeting (Slide Template)
This template can be helpful as you work with cross-functional teams to build momentum and consensus for work on partner opportunities.
