Most partnerships fail because no one defines how they’ll work. This field guide shows how to build scalable partnerships that balance structure and flexibility, maintain trust, and keep collaboration moving, so programs can grow without collapsing under their own weight.
These posts are drawn from real nonprofit and corporate situations I’ve encountered. Details are generalized to respect confidentiality, but the lessons reflect challenges that boards and leadership teams face every day.
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