Partnering in Pencil
In these disruptive times partnering is not what it used to be. It seems that every industry is undergoing some degree of transformation, and as it does so partners become competitors. This is very likely the new norm, and not just a spike of craziness during a transition. As different firms have different competencies, there’s no clear formula on who will win at doing what. Throw in acquisitions and bankruptcies and there’s no end of these shifts in sight.