17. Creating Partnership Operating Plans

In this episode, the hosts, Toni and John, discuss the importance of tactical planning in partnership management. They emphasize the need to align business priorities between partners and develop a collaborative approach. By visually mapping out the partners' business priorities and seeking their input, trust and a competitive advantage can be gained. They also highlight the significance of regular communication to adapt to changing priorities and ensure progress. The hosts encourage the audience to share their experiences and challenges in understanding partner priorities and offer successful examples of mapping business priorities. Key Topics Covered: Introduction to "The Partnership Path" podcast Importance of tactical planning in partnership management Aligning business priorities between partners Visual mapping of partners' business priorities Seeking partner input and building trust Gaining a competitive advantage through collaboration Adapting to changing priorities through regular communication Audience engagement: Discussing partner priorities and sharing success stories