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Partnerships: the foundation for future success

V J Shannon1

  • 1Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Quebec.

Canadian Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This study explores the dynamics of partnerships, defining their meaning and identifying key success factors and common pitfalls. It examines the interplay between collaboration, power dynamics, and relationship development in successful partnerships.

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Area of Science:

  • Organizational Studies
  • Management Science
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Partnerships emerged as a significant organizational strategy in the 1990s.
  • Understanding the formation and dynamics of partnerships is crucial for organizational success.
  • Existing literature and practitioner insights provide a basis for analyzing partnership effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the meaning and scope of partnerships.
  • To identify critical success factors and common reasons for partnership failure.
  • To analyze the relationship between collaboration, power dynamics, and partnership development.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of interviews with individuals involved in various partnerships.
  • Comprehensive review of selected literature on organizational partnerships.
  • Comparative analysis of different theoretical models of partnership development.

Main Results:

  • Identified key criteria contributing to successful partnerships.
  • Highlighted recurring themes associated with partnership failures.
  • Explored the impact of collaborative efforts on existing power structures.
  • Compared and contrasted two distinct models of partnership developmental sequences.

Conclusions:

  • Partnerships are complex processes requiring careful relationship management.
  • Successful partnerships depend on clear criteria and understanding potential pitfalls.
  • The development of partnerships involves intricate collaborations and shifts in power bases.

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