Philosophy
Cooperation principles
"I can cooperate with any partner. As long as he does what I say." Cooperation under these circumstances will not work!
Each cooperation has a number of important principles, primarily reflecting a balance between the partners.
A well-functioning cooperation requires every partner not only to adhere to these principles: in fact they must be internalized
and define the day-to-day cooperation behavior.
- Each partner must be able to benefit from a cooperative situation (the famously known win-win situation).
Only then can the same level of commitment be expected from each partner.
- The cooperation objective must be precisely (concisely) defined. An approximate date on vague cooperation
objectives will, with very high probability, lead to dissatisfaction and rarely to success.
- The partner’s expectations and aspirations must be brought to a common denominator before the start of
practical cooperation. Even if each partner has his, or her, own well-defined goals, it must be prevented that
interests prevent cooperating.
- The various cooperative measures, dates, costs, etc. must be clearly defined. Only then will the cooperative
work for all parties involved be traceable, the success measurable, and course adjustment feasible.
- The duties and responsibilities must be clearly distributed. Only then can the cooperation be completed
hand in hand. Moreover: conflicts over jurisdiction, misunderstandings, duplication or permanent works are
to be avoided in this way.
- The cost and profit distribution must be set beforehand. Each partner must adequately benefit from the
success of the cooperation.
- Each partner must have the same rights and obligations. This way, e.g. partner-dependencies and
cooperation turning into a competition are avoided.
- Each partner must be willing to compromise. No one should try to "run over" (or "double-cross") the other.
- Each partner must equally be committed to cooperation, therefore, providing manpower, resources
and time available.
- The staff of each cooperating company must know, accept and support the cooperation objectives
and activities.
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Cost reduction
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Product improvement
Time saving
Perfect Timing
Qualification
Tansfer of knowledge
