First, relationship enterprises are very big and are well suited to operate globally with partners in major markets and regions across the world. Second, they serve as a network of independent companies or for our purposes, ministries, which are based in several countries. Third, there is a commitment to a common mission with a broad strategic agenda and with the recognition that they will be more successful jointly than independently. Finally, true partners act as single entities on issues related to the common mission. They execute a common strategy while contextualizing it for unique cultural differences.
Partnerships are dependent upon a reciprocal process.
There is an exchange of ideas and leads that support the professional and personal lives of those involved. GYI cannot become just one more annual event or forum for us. Our commitment must be to the process of actualizing our vision and key result areas over the long haul. The biggest bottleneck in making partnerships happen is the lack of partnership facilitators. Partnerships don't just happen.