Merry Christmas!

A few weeks ago we had severe snowfall in the Netherlands. To put that in perspective: in the area where I live it turned out to be about 25cm of […]

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Alliance launch: Well begun is half done

Companies that follow a structured process in the creation and management of their alliances have a higher chance of success than companies who jump in ad-hoc. You knew this already […]

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How to know when it is time to transform your alliance?

Sooner or later every alliance will reach a point where it is time to transform, innovate or exit the partnership. Transformation or innovation can mean that there is more opportunity […]

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Watch your language!

In a recent seminar, I could not help but notice how people unintentionally use diminishing language in their conversation. They were basically talking things down. I notice that more often […]

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Alliances ownership

In the process of establishing a strategic alliance with another organization, many people get involved. It starts with an assessment of the company’s strategic needs that leads to the conclusion […]

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Alliance management observations

A few weeks ago I attended the 2017 Alliance Summit in London. Over a hundred people gathered to talk about alliances and listen to presenters talk about alliances. I was […]

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Do you prefer a guide or a process?

We know from research that when we follow a process, our chances of alliance success are greater than for ad hoc alliances. As the ASAP fourth state of alliance study […]

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Why size matters

In partnerships and alliances we often talk about the need for shared resources, shared rewards and shared risks. Dave Brock adds the necessity for a shared vision and shared values […]

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Why you can’t communicate too much

Six weeks ago, my wife and I moved to the other side of the country. After 24 years in the same house, you’ll be surprised what you need to arrange […]

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Alliances: Are you satisfied?

How satisfied are you with your alliances and your alliance partners? How satisfied are your partners with you and the alliances you are in together? You might be able to […]

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We all need help!

Marshall Goldsmith and Alan Weiss talk in a short video about why everyone needs help. They use three engaging examples that we can all relate to. Marshall uses a clear […]

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Building bridges

Recently I witnessed a situation where two people were trying to work together. Each of them had their own opinion about the situation and they were defending it severely. They […]

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That's all!

That's all!