The world is more interconnected than ever before. There are also more centers of power. That is why you need to engage deeply with partners. This demands a change in culture for most firms. Excerpt from a workshop presentation.
Ben Gomes-Casseres
BEN GOMES-CASSERES has worked on partnership strategies for 40 years, as a researcher, teacher, and advisor. His book “Remix Strategy: The Three Laws of Business Combinations” (Harvard Business Review Press, 2015) guides managers to get the most out of their partnerships. He published two online courses on LinkedIn: “Strategic Partnerships” and "Strategic Partnerships: Ecosystems and Platforms." A professor at Brandeis University, Ben he previously he was at Harvard Business School and at the World Bank. Ben has published five books and many articles and case studies on M&A, alliances, and joint ventures, and his views have appeared widely in the business press. Ben helps companies create value from external resources by improving the way they manage partnerships. He holds degrees from Harvard, Princeton, and Brandeis. A native of Curaçao, he speaks four languages. His work is at www.remixstrategy.com.
