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How to play to your strengths
I’m reading a biography of the English king Henry V who scored a huge victory over his French opponents at Agincourt. Henry has been a…
The 4 hidden costs of pro-bono partnerships
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts, says the old proverb. But that referred to trusting an adversary, not receiving gifts from an ally. Corporate partners are…
4 signs of a toxic culture for partnerships
Thomas Erikson has written a successful series of books about working with difficult people. Surrounded by Idiots, Surrounded by Narcissists, Surrounded by Psychopaths, Surrounded by…
The urgent need for partnerships
Think of the great partnerships in history: Lennon and McCartney, Watson and Crick, Hewlett and Packard. Each collaboration brought together people with different skills, personalities…
Target and Australian Childhood Foundation 3 years on
Behind the scenes of a successful partnership Some corporate-community partnerships take a while to develop whilst others start with a bang of excitement and activity.…
6 partnership truths you should share
When my husband and I were dating, I cooked a meal to impress him. He complimented the cooking and made me feel like a gourmet…
5 partnership practices to leave behind in 2024
Every year we look back on things we loved and experiences we’d prefer not to repeat. The haircut that promised gamin chic and looked more…
3 ways to kickstart success in 2025
When my kids were little their Santa list grew exponentially as new toy catalogues arrived in the mailbox. Every possibility sparked joy, but unlike Marie…
5 things to expect when you’re prospecting
The Sydney City to Surf Run is 14km of running in the most scenic route in the world. Finishing at Bondi Beach, the runners get…
Leveraging expertise to transform staff engagement
Ever wondered why corporates are badgering you for team-building activities and staff participation opportunities? It’s not that they don’t have enough work to fill the…
4 ways to fit more in your day
When COVID forced us all to work from home, many people discovered an unexpected benefit. We had more time in the day. The commute to…
4 types of social change need different partnerships
The humble BandAid is much maligned. BandAid solutions have become synonymous with flimsy, short term responses. But anyone who’s ever had a hang nail or…