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Four Roadblocks Partnerships Hit Within the First Year

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Alliance managers on both sides need to communicate often. This seems obvious, but lack of communication kills many partnerships. It is the partner manager’s job to make sure all operations are running smoothly. If channel conflict arises, Alliance Managers should act swiftly to resolve it.

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Building a Career in Partnerships: Advice From 7 Partner Leaders

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And if you want to make an internal transition to partnerships, make sure you’re in good standing. Colin Harkins , Alliance Manager at Threekit, says, “First and foremost, you have to be a top performer. Start by talking to the partnerships team at your organization. What seems most important to them?