Partnerships can be built on different models depending on the arrangement, the objective, cooperation and/or collaboration, and which values we have. I propose here 5 models.

1. Looking for the right partnerships
Peter BIRCH
European Commission,
Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency
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2. Definitions (1)
Wikipedia: A partnership is an
arrangement in which parties
agree to cooperate to advance
their mutual interests
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3. Definitions (2)
Collins English Dictionary: a
contractual relationship between two
or more persons carrying on a joint
business venture with a view to
profit, each incurring liability for
losses and the right to share in the
profits
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4. Definitions (3)
The American Heritage® Dictionary
of the English Language: A
relationship between individuals or
groups that is characterized by mutual
cooperation and responsibility, as for the
achievement of a specified goal
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5. Model 1
the symbolic
King Arthur and
the Knights of
the Round
Table
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6. Model 2
the minimalist
Pac-man
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7. Model 3
the structured
Philadelphia Orchestra at American premiere of Mahler's 8th Symphony (1916).
The orchestra
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8. Model 4
the engaged
Armageddon
Armageddon movie poster, American release Source: © Touchstone Pictures.
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9. Model 5
the spontaneous
Kind of Blue
L to R: Coltrane, Adderley, Davis, Evans
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10. Some questions when discussing partnerships
Do we share/have a common interest or are our individual interests
better achieved through the partnership, or both?
On what can I give my agreement? On very general principles, or on
concrete roles, responsibilities and profits?
What skills/know-how can I bring to the partnership? What do I need in
the partnership (in terms of skills and attitudes)?
Do we want a leader or de we want just a coordinator? Do we want
both?
I wish you good work
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