Interview Prep / Context

Evaluating the effectiveness of a partnership requires assessing alignment, value creation, communication, and overall impact. Here are some key questions we may cover:

What is the purpose of the video interview??

• The purpose is to inform and educate others about various aspects of the value and significance of partnerships to an organization’s business / operations.
• We also want to give you / your organization greater visibility.and profile.

What is the format?

• The overall time is 45-60 minutes. 

• 10 minutes - sound check, video, questions, just getting comfortable
• 30 minutes - interview, on-camera
• 15 minutes - off-camera discussion, insights, sharing of needs

What will you ask?

• We have prepared a sample list of questions.

How will content be used?

• Randy will post excerpts of the video interview (the most viral parts) on YouTube
• Randy  will write up a summary blog post for LinkedIn summarizing key tips, practices and insights

What Else Do I Need to Do?

• Send us an email with:
  • A headshot (circle format)
  • Your LinkedIn Profile
  • Your Full Name and Contact Info (email address, cell / mobile phone)
• Schedule a Date / Time for the Video Interview (Zoom)

Interview Questions

Theme 1: Strategic Alignment and Goals

1. How were the partners aligned on the partnership’s objectives?
   
2. To what extent were the goals achieved, from those initially set? Explain.
   
3. How did you measure, evaluate the extent that (both) parties were equally committed to the success of the partnership?
   
   1. Recommendations, lessons learned?
      

Theme 2: Value Creation and Performance

1. What measurable value did the partnership create for both sides?
   
2. What was the return on investment (financial, societal, SDGs or otherwise)?
   
3. How has this partnership impacted revenue, customer acquisition, or market expansion, service provision, or….?
   
4. Were there any unforeseen costs or inefficiencies that arose? ‘
   
   1. How did you deal with them
      
   2. Recommendations, lessons learned?
      

Theme 3: Communication and Collaboration

1. Was there open, transparent, and regular communication between partners?
   
2. How quickly and effectively were conflicts or challenges resolved?
   
3. What was the impact of culture on expectations, decision-making, accountabilities
   
4. Did both parties feel heard and valued in decision-making?
   
5. Were roles and responsibilities clearly defined and executed?
   

Theme 4: Trust and Relationship Management

1.  What was the level of trust between the partners - at the beginning, middle and end? 
   
2. How did both sides deliver on their commitments?
   
   1. Recommendations, lessons learned
      

How Do I Contact Randy?

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