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CBP-59: Remix Strategy with Ben Gomes-Casseres

https://media.blubrry.com/collabbiz/www.petersimoons.com/cbp/CBP59.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadBen Gomes-Casseres works on strategy, with a special focus on business combinations. He has researched this topic for 30 years, taught it to MBAs […]

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The third alliance ebook

Somehow it seems that every week has it’s own theme. Last week started of with a few conversations where the word “focus” claimed the conversation. Monday evening the focus shifted […]

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CBP-58: Corporate Alliances with Russ Buchanan

https://media.blubrry.com/collabbiz/www.petersimoons.com/cbp/CBP58.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs vice president of worldwide alliances for Xerox Corporation, Russ Buchanan develops strategic partnerships with some of the world’s best-known IT services and product […]

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The Story of the Pie

What would you prefer: a small or a large piece of the pie? Wow! Thank you so much for your valuable responses to last week’s survey! The survey is still […]

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Questions, Questions, Questions

It was 3 am last Friday when a loud bang woke me up and reminded me of the fact that beautiful hot summer weather in the Netherlands rarely goes without […]

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Can technology replace alliance management?

What do you think, can technology replace alliance management? Some will have a definitive answer to that question, however, as with many things in alliances, the answer should probably start […]

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What’s in a name?

What is an alliance for you? Ask that question to a colleague or a partner and there is a good chance that you’ll receive an answer that is different from […]

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Why would you work with a coach?

When was the last time you talked to your coach? You might think something like “why on earth would I work with a coach?” In his article “Does everyone need […]

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3 + 1 ways to perform health checks

In response to this article, Michael, one of my readers, spoke from experience when he wrote to me that the quarterly health checks present such great opportunities. It allows him […]

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The benefit of a health check

Do you perform a regular health check on your alliances? Last week I wrote about mid year performance reviews and briefly touched upon the necessity to have regular evaluations for alliances as […]

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Your mid-year performance review

Did you notice that last Tuesday lasted longer than any other day? Probably you didn’t, as it was only one second that made June 30 last longer. This ‘leap second’ was introduced […]

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Acquisition or Alliance?

Recently I spoke to a number of people who had more experience in acquisition than in alliances. We explored some of the similarities and differences between alliances and acquisitions, bringing […]

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