Overview
Two brains are better than one, right? In this Forbes article, author and serial entrepreneur Patrick Hull distills what he has learned about creating and maintaining partnerships into 5 key lessons.
What You’ll Learn
After completing the work on this page, you will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of both mutual benefits and personality cohesion when forming partnerships.
- Know that communication is vital to healthy partnerships.
- Recall 5 key lessons about creating and maintaining strong partnerships.
Read the Article
Dig Deeper
After reading the article, reflect on the following questions. Jot down your thoughts. Consider sharing this article with a colleague or a work group for an insightful discussion.
- Think about your park’s existing partnerships. Which, if any, of these 5 key lessons is in play with this partnership? How does this affect the partnership?
- What other partnerships could benefit your park? Name 1-2 partnership possibilities and explain why it might be a beneficial connection. Consider sharing your thoughts with the leadership at your park.
Still Hungry?
Here’s more to spark your thinking on this topic.
Learn more about building great partnerships using these resources:
- How to Build a Great, Lasting Business Partnership, Business Insider, Melissa Stanger
- Building Partnerships, A Best Practices Guide, Community Partnerships Interagency Policy Committee
- Partnerships: Frameworks for Working Together, Compassion Capital Fund National Resource Center