Navigating Partnerships, Collaborations, & Support Roles for Effective Community, Professional, & Academic Relationships
Understanding the subtle differences between various working relationships can significantly improve the efficacy and satisfaction of all parties involved in the professional world, whether in academics, business, or community contexts. As an educator in business, career coach, community mentor, and lifelong learner advocate, I've received requests to lead workshops and become a mentor to young people on a frequent basis. Although I'm always willing to share my knowledge, I've observed a pattern: these requests frequently come at the last minute and appear more like a means to check a box than a sincere attempt at working together. This led me to think how organizations and people can communicate better with each other, as well as the differences between partnerships, collaborations, and support roles. This blog aims at simplifying these ideas so that the audience may encourage themselves to build stronger and more meaningful relationships in their professional lives. Types...