Partner with Purpose - by Steve Schmida (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In the 21st century, businesses are increasingly faced with complex, "wicked" problems--challenges with social and environmental dimensions they cannot solve on their own. This is especially common in the frontier markets of Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the former Soviet bloc. In many cases, the best solution is to create cross-sector partnerships with organizations from outside the business world--foundations, nonprofits, government agencies, and more. The resulting partnerships can generate business value as well positive social impact, thereby benefiting companies and communities alike. PARTNER WITH PURPOSE by Steve Schmida is a step-by-step guide to planning, launching, and successfully maintaining cross-sector partnerships, illustrated with vivid real-life stories from the author's work with companies around the world.

Review Quotes

"Schmida does a superb job of covering all aspects of partnerships: examining types, identifying high-potential ones, forging and managing a collaboration (including a seven-step process), securing commitments, effectively structuring an alliance, negotiating, and writing agreements. Authoritative, all-encompassing, and richly detailed; a highly valuable partnership playbook."--Kirkus Reviews

"Unlike many business books, this one isn't selling a method, a service, or other products; it is simply a thorough and practical work that knows its audience very well. This valuable guide is both a spirited entreaty and practical road map for powerful collaborations between businesses and mission-driven organizations. Takeaway: This highly practical guide will light the way for business owners and corporate executives seeking cross-sector partnerships."--BookLife Reviews (Editor's Pick)

"Partner with Purpose is a very practical and readable guidebook for business professionals looking to solve big problems through collaboration with NGOs, governments, academics, and communities. The book combines useful tools with the real-life experiences of those on the front lines of sustainable business."--Christine Daugherty, Vice President, Global Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Sourcing, PepsiCo

"An indispensable guide for corporate intrapreneurs. If you want to achieve progress in dealing with today's and tomorrow's complex challenges, and recognize that you need to engage with partners, but are not sure how, then this book is for you. A practical, personal, step-by-step guide to go about achieving change at scale, with plenty of learned-by-doing guidance as to the pitfalls and how to avoid them."--Simon Winter, Executive Director, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture

"Partner with Purpose is brilliant, ingeniously combining rich case studies with practical frameworks. Steve Schmida's book should be required reading for anyone looking to develop strong and mutually beneficial partnerships."--Efosa Ojomo, Senior Fellow, Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, and co-author of The Prosperity Paradox