Finding The Fork In The Road: The Art of Maximizing the Potential of Business Partnerships [Paperback]

Finding the Fork in the Road is an invaluable guidebook for the millions of smart and talented business people that co-own companies. Learn the secrets of successful business partnerships beyond just profitability. Linda Finkle addresses the “people side” of partnerships and shares the ground rules for navigating one of life’s most intense, collaborative and interdependent relationships.

By exploring shared visions, establishing compatibility, fostering trust and measuring progress, partners are well on their way to building sustainable thriving relationships.

Complete with checklists, assessments and other critical tools to assess the personality traits and preferred work styles of each individual, and to better understand your partner, Finding the Fork is a must read for anyone thinking of forming a partnership or struggling in an existing one.LINDA FINKLE grew up in Western Pennsylvania. Her father owned a business and often conversations at dinner were about business, relationships and communication. It is where Linda began her interest in both business and relationships and how the two intersect to create a successful business. This interest and her work with businesses and partnerships prompted her to write her first book, Finding the Fork in the Road, which reached best seller status on Amazon.Introduction
Why We Partner
The Importance of Fit in the Business Partnership
The Nature of Partnerships
Stages of Partnership Development
Defining Roles and Responsibilities – The First Step to Successful Partnerships
Expect Change: What's Yes Today May Be No Tomorrow
Power Structure and Decision-Making
Building a Healthy Relationship – The Role of Communication
Building Your Partnership Culture
The Compensation
Family Business
Special Situations or Challenges
Early Warning Signs and Distress Signals
When It's Over - Serving the Relationship
You've Found the Fork in the Road
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