intermediate · 60–60 min
The Strategic Partnership & Alliance Workshop
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About this session
Senior leadership teams often stall when deciding whether to build internal capabilities or pursue a strategic alliance, leading to missed market opportunities. This session moves the group from speculative discussion to a rigorous evaluation of a specific partnership's viability. You will end the hour with a documented decision and a clear understanding of the resource trade-offs required to make the alliance work.
Why it works
The structure works by isolating the strategic drivers of a partnership from the emotional or political pressure to simply close a deal. By forcing leaders to weigh specific criteria against their existing roadmap, it surfaces misalignments early and ensures that any resulting commitment has genuine executive buy-in.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Executives, Senior Leaders
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Executives or external facilitators working with leadership & strategy teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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