And include how either party can get out. H. Don Bowden, ASID, takes a similar approach. We always make sure we have a good contract, specific to each job. It includes dollars, deadlines, penalties, insurance and other details. Take a long-term view .
Most teams become more productive and creative as the members learn how to work together.
Nugent sets long-term objectives for each alliance and periodically checks progress. Failed partnerships and joint ventures can almost always trace their problems to misunderstandings or poor communication. That's a sacred time, especially when things get hot and heavy. Then we're able to talk through each issue. Respect each other's work.