Stages of Partnership - 3
August 20th, 2008
When you learn to trust one another and to resolve conflicts to your mutual benefit, you will enter the Cooperation stage of partnership. You learn to share power and appreciate each other’s unique abilities and gifts. Getting past the power struggle stage and building a workable relationship that fosters true collaboration will pay off well. Your teamwork will move you into the cooperation stage if you commit to:
· Treat each other like real partners and divide tasks equitably
· Stick to your clearly defined roles and responsibilities
· Make sure the authority goes with the responsibility
· Be direct about how you will make decisions together
· Continue building trust and respect for each other
· Develop strategies for avoiding pitfalls
· Create guidelines for handling future problems
Now that you are working well together your partnership can progress to the next level where true connection occurs and your combined efforts equal much more than their sum. Stay tuned to learn about this most productive and profitable stage of partnership!