Timothy Pascoe - date: 2011/03/15 03:47 pm

Dear Kurt,

As you say, partnership is critical.

Even though I'm in many ways a lone wolf (I've been in business on my own for over a quarter of a century now), my key successes in business and life have come from close partnerships. Sometimes, these have been with another individual - for example, with my wife domestically (for over 40 years) or with Langdon, my tech guy, (for nearly a decade now) in bringing my VECTOR tool to life online. Sometimes, with another organisation - for example, highly productive long-term associations with a single client team or organisation.

I like to do key parts of the work in the quietness of my own space and with my own approaches. But manifesting something of value requires partnerships of one kind or another.

Best wishes and again thank you.

Timothy

Kurt Rieger - date: 2011/03/15 09:04 am

Thanks to you and your team - that inspiration so essential in keeping the 'spirit' in focus.
Partnership/team is the most complex of human relations in a world that is becoming more complex by the day. Personally I have been a lone wolf in my R&D (integral quantitative/qualitative research into managing high tech complex automation systems and its effects on management and more importantly the consequences on and of society at large the visa versa). This phase has come to an end and a new phase is emerging at the end of the loneliness of the long distance runner. What I have learned in my life cycle of learning is that Knowledge comes to me when I need it dont ask me how but it does. This is one of those instances where knowledge in context is critical to growth in me, business and partnership. I have also been my own devils advocate every attempt to destroy my system failed multiple partnerships are emerging though partiipation and sharing in LinkedIn and this is one of these instances. Three of the eight 'key words' are on the agenda.
Thanks again to all participants

Timothy Pascoe - date: 2011/01/27 10:27 am

Dear Phadke,

Many thanks for your kind comments - and for spreading the Potshot through your own network.

Timothy

Timothy Pascoe - date: 2011/01/27 10:13 am

Dear Kari,

As you say, it's not easy to find those "other halves". Or, to keep them.

In response to this Potshot, someone made a cynical remard (offline) that Rupert Murdoch (whom I mentioned) has discarded a number of partners - domestical and commercial. However, his core relationships (in both arenas) have in many cases lasted much longer than those that others enjoy - whether in marriage or business. And, one must remember, he's been in the game a long time.

Personally, I've had a few long business relationships - and also a long marriage. If I've learnt anything from all these, it's the importance of not just initial but also ongoing care, investment and attention. Including repair work, if (like me) you sometimes put too much strain on your relationships.

Timothy

Phadke Subodhkumar Narayan - date: 2011/01/26 02:36 am

Namaste sir,

This is really out of the box and thinking feed. Reading for the first time. And while reading, realised how important each point are.

Tons of thanks for sharing the other side of the coin of business.

I am going to share this article with all my beloved ones in my motherland India to empower. I am not sure how many are aware of this subject. But I am going to do that task to empower each one of them.

I thank you for this lovely & intelligent knowledge.

Sincerely I remain,

Phadke

Kari Nysted - date: 2011/01/25 08:23 pm

Great article - so true that we as a human being do not exist better and more fully than in the relationship with others, with their facet of strengths.
On the other hand also so difficult to implement other halfs on many levels. First and foremost finding those ideal other halfs can take time. Especially in practical experience along side reflection and personal learnings.

Your article inspired new thinking and a new perspective on the subject. Thank you.