http://www.xing.com/net/alliancevalues/ Latest articles in XING group "Alliance values" en-en Copyright XING AG 09 Nov 2008 16:20:08 GMT 09 Nov 2008 16:20:08 GMT en-support@xing.com en-support@xing.com epublica http://www.xing.com/img/xing/xing_logo_small.gif http://www.xing.com/net/alliancevalues/ 90 45 http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles;id=15246705;articleid=15246705#15246705 Before even thinking about strategic alliances ... there's, in my opinion, first of all the "groundwork" to do! My philosophy is based on the so-called "Handicap Principle" ... meaning, in a process-driven business world, if you & your company are not in a good (in the very best!) shape -> well, do not even think about an alliance (strategic or what else!)! The "Handicap Principle" may be further explained with this abridged introduction: ... Why does the peacock grow that tail? Why does the ... Ralf Klatt <en-support@xing.com> http://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles;id=15246705;articleid=15246705#15246705 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:15:35 GMT