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The Partnership Charter: How To Start Out Right With Your New Business Partnership (or Fix The One You're In)
by
David Gage
In The Partnership Charter, psychologist and business mediation expert David Gage offers a comprehensive guide to the art of establishing and maintaining a business partnership. The centerpiece of his approach is the Partnership Charter, a document that clearly outlines the goals, expectations, responsibilities, and relationships of the principals. The charter identifies p
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Paperback, 272 pages
Published
June 30th 2004
by Basic Books
(first published June 29th 2004)
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This is one of the best books in mediation subject I’ve ever read. Author is covering very comprehensively the topic of partnerships. This topic is as important as rarely covered in academic studies.
The mediator’s approach to this subject presented by David Gage is very instrumental for understanding how one can negotiate the most balanced partnership agreement to last and prosper for many years.
For me the book revealed a great instrument which is obvious, but I didn’t know it before. It is Part ...more
The mediator’s approach to this subject presented by David Gage is very instrumental for understanding how one can negotiate the most balanced partnership agreement to last and prosper for many years.
For me the book revealed a great instrument which is obvious, but I didn’t know it before. It is Part ...more
This is a great book for anyone considering going into business with partners (including LLCs and corporations). Written by professional mediators who have seen every type of small business conflict, it's a virtual laundry list of difficult conversations to have with your partners while you are still friends. The "charter" is a written (but not a legal) document that spells out everyone's expectations and decisions on difficult topics that will keep your partners and your enterprise out of civil
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A very rich book. Provides a solid plan and reasoning to create a Partnership Charter for any size business. Based on their practice as business and partnership mediators. Inspiring!
Если у вас бизнес с партнёрами или вы планируете открыть бизнес с несколькими участниками, то без Партнерского Соглашения вам не обойтись. Эта книга о том, как правильно составить такое Соглашение.
Feb 12, 2017
Eugene
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it was amazing
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I think it's a most read for every entrepreneur and partnerships.
I really enjoyed all the examples and also that it structures a very difficult topic because business it’s about marketing, production, finances and expectations, search for equity or human relationships. It helped a lot in my family business to get things out and think ahead for problems, it’s much better when you have clarified things than just assume that is what is going to happen.
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I really enjoyed all the examples and also that it structures a very difficult topic because business it’s about marketing, production, finances and expectations, search for equity or human relationships. It helped a lot in my family business to get things out and think ahead for problems, it’s much better when you have clarified things than just assume that is what is going to happen.
The only tricky thing is to get all of the tes ...more
A great book if you are even thinking about forming a business partnership! It not only examines the business aspects, but also delves into the personal and psychological aspects of forming a partnership. In fact, I would recommend this book for people who are thinking of getting married or otherwise committing to a life partnership. As I read this, I was able to gain some clarity on what the real difficulties were in my last marriage. It will get you talking about expectations and what you each
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Obviously a "work" book for me. The greatest value in this book is that Gage asserts the concept that partners should assess their own concepts of partnerships. His ideas about the actual Charter work are a little less formed and most partners would definitely need a facilitator to bring the ideas into solid fruition. Thankfully, that's job security for me. :-)
This is a short and easy read - no brilliant insights but it covers all the bases (including some that I hadn't thought of) and does it in a way that isn't super boring. A must-read for anyone trying to start their business off on the right foot. It mostly stresses how to make sure all contingencies are covered and how to prevent and resolve disputes.
Great book for putting all of the cards on the table before you start s partnership. An inventory of financial, emotional, working style and personal priorities.
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Jul 13, 2007
Matt
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really liked it
Recommends it for:
anyone thinking of starting a business or currently owns one
Doesn't read like a business book. A guide to thinking through issues of partnership.
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