Have you asked your partners lately how it's going? What they think of your relationship? Any unexpressed concerns or questions? Better to find out now via a partner survey, says our guest author, before little complaints turn into big problems that can torpedo your partnership. Continue Reading
When the customer is unaware of a partner's existence or unclear on the scope of the partnership, maybe it's time to try something new. Our guest blogger recommends a solution: educating the customer by means of a special presentation called a Partner Showcase. Continue Reading
Theoretically, maybe you can manage what you can't measure...but does that really make sense? This guest post argues for optimizing alliance management through the intelligent use of data and information that is housed in one place, fit for purpose, and available on demand to alliance stakeholders. Continue Reading
A recent ASAP Roundtable surveyed biopharma alliance managers from around the Asia Pacific region on the most pressing issues they face. Managing stakeholders, finding talent, and ensuring good governance topped the list. But the APAC partnering boom highlighted some regional specifics too. Continue Reading
Marketing should not be just an afterthought in partnering, says our guest contributor. Rather than being ad hoc and as-needed, it should form part of a coherent plan that is applied throughout an alliance's life cycle. Continue Reading
Communication is critical to partnering success. By taking a targeted, cadenced, intentional approach and creating a partnership communication plan, you can increase the chances that your alliances will thrive. Continue Reading
Alliances and partnerships can fail for many reasons, including a lack of attention to fundamentals. One of those fundamentals is positioning, and our guest author shows why, when, and how to apply positioning to your alliance so it crosses the chasm rather than falling into the abyss. Continue Reading
"So Happy Together"? Sure, the ASAP member community was thrilled to gather again in person last week in Tampa. But there's more to it than just togetherness. ASAP's founder explains why this might just have been the best Global Alliance Summit we've ever had. Continue Reading
When two companies that are not direct partners get together, good things happen. They may create more value and new and unexpected outcomes along the way. Continue Reading
Alliance managers are often charged with developing the strategic vision and executing day-to-day activities related to their alliances. A recent ASAP roundtable discussed how to balance these two responsibilities. Continue Reading
There are similarities in decision making and allocation of resources between a military commander and a strategic alliance manager or ecosystem manager. According to our guest author, both must call on allies to provide the resources they need to "Charlie Mike": Complete the mission. Continue Reading
Posted By Ezra Schneier, Thursday, June 10, 2021 What is partner bonding, and how do you achieve it? That state where an alliance is more than just a relationship, where two companies do more than share customers and bring innovative solutions together—where each looks at the other as an... Continue Reading
