Questionnaire Items Measuring Partnering/Networking

Definition: Partnering/Networking involves expanding associations with individuals and organizations to enhance business operations. This competency includes building alliances, collaborating with industry peers, growing one's network, and forming new relationships by finding common ground, sharing information, and pooling resources. It often involves partnering with those who offer complementary services or working across organizational boundaries.

Partnering/Networking are important skills for a manager. Individuals must:

Actively seek out and cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization.
Attend industry events, participating in professional associations.
Foster an open, collaborative culture within their team.
Focus on aligning their objectives with those of their partners.
Identify common interests.
Be proactive in sharing information and resources.
Leveraging the strengths of their partners to create mutual benefits.

Individuals with strong partnership and networking skills expand business opportunities and foster collaboration, leading to more efficient and effective business operations. Their ability to build and maintain robust relationships helps create strategic alliances, access needed resources, and ensure efficient communication and learning within the organization. They often act as connectors, bridging gaps and facilitating communication across departments and with external partners, ultimately enhancing the organization's overall performance and competitiveness.

People Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Trustworthy
Responsible
Client Focus
Customer Focus
Empowering Others
Developing Others
Co-worker Development
Coaching
Partnering/Networking
Conflict Management
Negotiation
Teamwork
Recognition
Others

Surveys Measuring Partnering/Networking:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaire Items

The Partnering/Networking competency in a 360-Degree Feedback assessment includes items measuring the ability to: build alliances, develop and maintain partnerships, share information, pool resources, find complementary services, engage in cross-functional activities.

Builds Alliances

Creates value within the Company by building networks.
Builds alliances between departments and teams.
Supports strategic alliances to combine strengths of both parties.
Forms strategic partnerships and business alliances to expand opportunities.
Forms strategic alliances with firms that specialize in areas that are complementary or help the company.
Balances the strategic interests of those involved to maintain alliances.
Develops internal alliances with others in the department.
Forms alliances with complementary organizations to promote business operations.
Builds alliances with others in the company.
Develops networks and builds alliances.
Develops alliances with colleagues at other companies.

Partners in the Industry

Supports a partnering/networking culture.
Creates the conditions for partnerships to grow and develop.
Reinforces the contacts with other organizations.
Develops partnerships with other colleagues in the industry.
Develops important government contacts to ensure smooth business operations.
Is an active member of professional associations or professional groups to stay connected with peers.
Develops partnerships with senior leaders in the company.
Partners with other organizations to develop new technologies and processes.
Attends industry conferences and seminars to meet new contacts and learn from industry leaders.
Nurtures partnerships with key individuals in the industry to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices.
Networks with other professionals in the industry to understand best practices.
Regularly attends conferences and seminars to meet with others in the industry.

Expands Network

Hosts industry events or meetups to bring partners and networks together.
Identifies partnerships with overseas companies to expand market opportunities.
Expands network of colleagues to include others who may contribute to the department's success.
Hosts forums, colloquiums, and seminars to share information and ideas.
Uses networks to create new business opportunities.
Encourages employees to explore new partnership opportunities to expand market presence.
Willingly participates on committees and project teams.
Seeks opportunities to meet with others.
Contacts possible partners to seek new opportunities.
Inspires employees to seek out new collaboration opportunities to broaden market reach.
Encourages colleagues to participate in networking opportunities.
Uses networks of personal contacts to gain introductions to others who may have valuable information.

Contacts with Others

Establishes collaborative business relationships to unlock and enhance growth opportunities.
Participates in roundtables or panel discussions to share insights and gain perspectives.
Strengthens the contacts with other departments.
Develops important industry contacts to facilitate business goals.
Invests in other companies to form equity partnerships.
Seeks opportunities to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
Forms collaborative relationships with others.
Develops key business contacts at other companies.
Facilitates the formation of collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Collaborates with other companies to inject capital in exchange for equity, fostering growth and expansion for the partner organization.

Forms Relationships

Forges mutually beneficial relationships between individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Partners with peers to obtain influence within the Company.
Supports and encourages relationships that are created by diverse team members.
Develops effective peer to peer working relationships.
Forms strong relationships with customers.
Manages effective partnerships between public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Is comfortable working in partnership with colleagues from other departments.
Utilizes contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases.
Maintains a strong track record of networking and partnering.
Develops key business relationships with clients/customers.
Regularly schedules coffee chats or informal meetups to deepen personal connections.
Organizing team-building activities to strengthen bonds between colleagues.
Provides or participates in joint ventures or co-development projects.

Common Ground/Goals

Capitalizes on partnerships and networks to enhance the Company's bottom line.
Works in tandem with colleagues to pursue common goals and needs.
Collaborates effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives and meet collective needs.
Creates joint initiatives or projects that serve the common interests of all parties.
Actively listens to understand different perspectives and identify common interests.
Effectively develops networks with colleagues that have shared interests.
Leverages core competencies of partners to the benefit of both parties.
Searches for a common solution to shared problems or issues.
Engages in collaborative problem-solving to address shared challenges.
Finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders.

Exchanges Information

Seeks to reduce institutional roadblocks to information sharing.
Exchanges innovative ideas with others in the network.
Uses informal networks to share information.
Creates an environment that supports information exchange.
Exchanges ideas, resources, plans, and technologies with colleagues.
Seeks to increase exchanges of information with other companies/colleagues.
Exchanges innovative ideas with a network of colleagues.
Creates a shared knowledge base or resource center accessible to all partners.
Facilitates inter-departmental collaboration and information sharing.

Pools Resources

Is aware of the location/availability of resources within the network.
Creates strategic partnerships when resources are limited.
Develops networks with other companies to reduce costs and improve services.
Partners with supply chain companies to enhance availability of resources and material.
Creates joint ventures with others to create new entities to pursue a common goal.
Engages in partnerships that produce significant results.
Engages in partnerships to share risks and resources.
Aligns efforts, processes, and resources with partners to maximize strategic opportunities.

Complementary Services

Identifies the right alliance partners with complementary and compatible services and resources.
Provides expertise that may be lacking in other partners or other parts of the network.
Works to combine the unique strengths of each partner to develop new products or services.
Shares resources, technology, facilities, or intellectual property to benefit both partners.
Engages with partners that offer complementary services and competencies.
Utilizes partners' key strengths to create mutual advantages.
Successfully identifies complementary and compatible strategic partners with colleagues in the industry.

Cross-Functional Activities

Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and information sharing between various stakeholders.
Optimizes processes by leveraging each function's strength.
Fosters cross-department collaboration, facilitates information sharing, and establishes common objectives.
Engages in cross-functional activities by collaborating across boundaries.
Promotes teamwork across departments, encouraging information exchange, and setting common goals.

Mutual Learning

Creates opportunities and incentives for employees to learn and share knowledge with others.
Engages in collaborative training sessions or workshops to build skills across organizations.
Ensures that lessons learned from the partnership are disseminated and built upon.
Promotes a culture of open collaboration, offering ample opportunities and incentives for knowledge sharing and mutual learning.
Nurtures a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Communication

Maintains communication channels with colleagues in the industry.
Facilitates communication with others in the company.
Supports communication and collaboration with other leaders in the industry.
Communicates with others in an open manner.
Engages in continuous dialogue through regular meetings or virtual meetups.
Establishes regular check-ins to ensure alignment and address any emerging issues.
Involves others in communications about any changing process.

Workflow

Collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
Maintains a network of partners and suppliers to facilitate global operations.
Networks with others in the company to better understand the workflows and operational requirements.
Synchronizes efforts, processes, and resources with partners to enhance strategic opportunities.
Plans and engages resources to the partnership effort while monitoring and evaluating progress and achievements.
Collaborates with other departments to streamline and improve workflow efficiency.
Uses new techniques and procedures learned through established networks of professionals.
Networks with clients to determine improvements in operations.
Shares and develops cutting-edge ideas with a network of colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Understanding

Seeks an understanding of diverse functions within the Company.
Promotes the understanding of how the department affects the organization overall.
Understands the potential risks/rewards of the partnership.
Able to highlight both the strategic benefits and potential pitfalls in collaboration.
Can perform a SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the partnership's potential outcomes.
Can easily explain the foundations (justification) for the partnership.
Promotes awareness of interests in partnerships and networks.
Understands the potential implications of the partnership.
Can perform a risk assessment to show a balanced view of the partnership's potential outcomes.

Trust and Commitment

Develops a sense of trust in subordinates so they can freely interact and share information with others.
Guarantees equitable and fair treatment for all network participants.
Aims to foster and sustain relationships rooted in trust and commitment.
Builds trust with colleagues at other companies to form partnerships to promote growth.
Builds trust with colleagues and coworkers.
Develops trust in others to form partnerships and networks.
Strives to cultivate and sustain trustful and committed relationships with all partners.
Strives to cultivate and maintain a partnership based on trust and commitment in relationships.
Ensures all participants in the network are treated fairly and equitably.
Facilitates open and honest communication to build trust and mutual respect.

Conflict Resolution

Participates in conflict resolution to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Seeks to avoid conflicts by clarifying problems early on and working quickly to resolve those issues.
Actively prevents conflicts by identifying issues early and resolving them promptly.
Proactively addresses potential conflicts by identifying and resolving problems swiftly.

Oversight

Maintains infrastructure to support partnerships and networks.
Defines a partnering strategy for identifying and selecting a partner.
Establishes clear expectations at the start of a new partnership.
Establishes appropriate monitoring of activities in the network.
Implements effective oversight of network activities.

Agreements

Sustains existing partnerships guided by contracts and agreements.
Enters into licensing agreements to share intellectual property.

Employee Opinion Survey Items

Employees that have a strong Partnering/Networking skills are invaluable assets to any organization, expanding business opportunities, reducing risk, and building relationships.

Builds Alliances

We form strategic partnerships and business alliances to expand opportunities.
My manager supports strategic alliances to combine strengths of both parties.
I feel that our company forms strategic alliances with firms that specialize in areas that are complementary or help the company.
We develop alliances with colleagues at other companies.
Our team builds alliances between departments and other teams.
Our department creates value within the Company by building networks with other departments and organizations.
Leadership in our company forms alliances with complementary organizations to promote business operations.
My manager balances the strategic interests of those involved to maintain important alliances.
I feel comfortable developing networks and building alliances.
We are encouraged to build alliances with others in the company.
Employees in our department develop internal alliances with others in the department.

Partners in the Industry

Our department networks with other professionals in the industry to understand best practices.
I am an active member of professional associations or professional groups to stay connected with peers.
I regularly attend conferences and seminars to meet with others in the industry.
I have the freedom to develop partnerships with senior leaders in the company.
Our department creates the conditions for partnerships to grow and develop.
I have attended industry conferences and seminars to meet new contacts and learn from industry leaders.
I partner with other organizations to develop new technologies and processes.
My manager develops important government contacts to ensure smooth business operations.
My manager nurtures partnerships with key individuals in the industry to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices.
My manager supports a partnering/networking culture.
I am encouraged to develop partnerships with other colleagues in the industry.

Expands Network

Our department encourages employees to explore new partnership opportunities to expand market presence.
Our department inspires employees to seek out new collaboration opportunities to broaden market reach.
My manager encourages colleagues to participate in networking opportunities.
I seek opportunities to meet with others.
Our company hosts industry events or meetups to bring partners and networks together.
Our department has identified partnerships with overseas companies to expand market opportunities.
Our department uses networks to create new business opportunities.
Our department hosts forums, colloquiums, and seminars to share information and ideas.
My colleagues willingly participate on committees and project teams.
My manager uses networks of personal contacts to gain introductions to others who may have valuable information.
My manager contacts possible partners to seek new opportunities.
My manager expands the network of colleagues to include others who may contribute to our department's success.

Contacts with Others

Our company invests in other companies to form equity partnerships.
My manager develops important industry contacts to facilitate business goals.
Colleagues here form collaborative relationships with others.
I can establish collaborative business relationships to unlock and enhance growth opportunities.
Our company collaborates with other companies to inject capital in exchange for equity, fostering growth and expansion for the partner organization.
Our department participates in roundtables or panel discussions to share insights and gain perspectives.
Our department facilitates the formation of collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors.
Employees are encouraged to strengthen the contacts with other departments.
My manager seeks opportunities to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
I have developed key business contacts at other companies.

Forms Relationships

I am able to form strong relationships with customers.
Our team regularly schedules coffee chats or informal meetups to deepen personal connections.
Our department supports and encourages relationships that are created by diverse team members.
Our department manages effective partnerships between public, private, and non-profit sectors.
People in our department develop effective peer to peer working relationships.
My manager develops key business relationships with clients/customers.
My manager maintains a strong track record of networking and partnering.
I am comfortable working in partnership with colleagues from other departments.
Colleagues forge mutually beneficial relationships between individuals with diverse backgrounds.
Our department organizes team-building activities to strengthen bonds between colleagues.
My manager effectively partners with peers to obtain influence within the Company.
Our department provides or participates in joint ventures or co-development projects.

Common Ground/Goals

Our team leader collaborates effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives and meet collective needs.
I can search for a common solution to shared problems or issues.
I capitalize on partnerships and networks to enhance the Company's bottom line.
Our department creates joint initiatives or projects that serve the common interests of all parties.
Senior leadership finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders.
I can effectively develop networks with colleagues that have shared interests.
Our department leverages core competencies of partners to the benefit of both parties.
I engage in collaborative problem-solving to address shared challenges.
Colleagues works in tandem with other to pursue common goals and needs.
I actively listen to and understand different perspectives to identify common interests.

Exchanges Information

In our department we use informal networks to share information.
Our department facilitates inter-departmental collaboration and information sharing.
My manager exchanges ideas, resources, plans, and technologies with colleagues.
Our team creates a shared knowledge base or resource center accessible to all partners.
I seek to increase exchanges of information with other companies/colleagues.
Our department creates an environment that supports information exchange.
Our department exchanges innovative ideas with others in the peer network.
My manager seeks to reduce institutional roadblocks to information sharing.
In our department coworkers exchange innovative ideas with a network of colleagues.

Pools Resources

My manager aligns efforts, processes, and resources with partners to maximize strategic opportunities.
Our company engages in partnerships to share risks and resources.
Senior leadership develops networks with other companies to reduce costs and improve services.
We engage in partnerships that produce significant results.
I am aware of the location/availability of resources within the network.
Our department partners with supply chain companies to enhance availability of resources and material.
My manager creates strategic partnerships when resources are limited.
Our department creates joint ventures with others to create new entities to pursue a common goal.

Complementary Services

Our division provides expertise that may be lacking in other partners or other parts of the network.
Our department identifies the right alliance partners with complementary and compatible services and resources.
I can work to combine the unique strengths of each partner to develop new products or services.
Our team engages with partners that offer complimentary services and competencies.
Our leadership utilizes partners' key strengths to create mutual advantages.
My manager successfully identifies complementary and compatible strategic partners with colleagues in the industry.
Our department shares resources, technology, facilities, or intellectual property to benefit both partners.

Cross-Functional Activities

Colleagues facilitate cross-functional collaboration and information sharing between various stakeholders.
Our department optimizes processes by leveraging each function's strength.
Leadership promotes teamwork across departments, encouraging information exchange, and setting common goals.
Our department engages in cross-functional activities by collaborating across boundaries.
My manager fosters cross-department collaboration, facilitates information sharing, and establishes common objectives.

Mutual Learning

My manager engages in collaborative training sessions or workshops to build skills across organizations.
My manager creates opportunities and incentives for employees to learn and share knowledge with others.
Our team ensures that lessons learned from the partnership are disseminated and built upon.
Our company promotes a culture of open collaboration, offering ample opportunities and incentives for knowledge sharing and mutual learning.
Our department nurtures a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Communication

Team members engage in continuous dialogue through regular meetings or virtual meetups.
My manager supports communication channels with colleagues in the industry.
Our department facilitates communication with others in the company.
I involve others in communications about any changing process.
Colleagues communicate with others in an open manner.
Senior leaders here support communication and collaboration with other leaders in the industry.
The supervisor establishes regular check-ins to ensure alignment and address any emerging issues.

Workflow

My manager willingly collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
Our department collaborates with other departments to streamline and improve workflow efficiency.
The supervisor networks with others in the company to better understand the workflows and operational requirements.
My colleagues network with clients to determine improvements in operations.
I maintain a network of partners and suppliers to facilitate global operations.
I am able to use new techniques and procedures learned through established networks of professionals.
My manager synchronizes efforts, processes, and resources with partners to enhance strategic opportunities.

Understanding

Senior leadership understands the potential risks/rewards of the partnership.
My manager promotes awareness of interests in partnerships and networks.
Employees are curious and seek an understanding of diverse functions within the Company.
Senior leadership can easily explain the foundations (justification) for the partnership.
I can perform a risk assessment to show a balanced view of the partnership's potential outcomes.
Our team leader is able to highlight both the strategic benefits and potential pitfalls in collaboration.
The department chair promotes an understanding of how the department affects the organization overall.
This department's leader understands the potential implications of the partnership.
I know how to perform a SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the partnership's potential outcomes.

Trust and Commitment

Our manager develops a sense of trust in subordinates so they can freely interact and share information with others.
The supervisor guarantees equitable and fair treatment for all network participants.
Employee in our department build trust with colleagues at other companies to form partnerships to promote growth.
I ensure that all participants in the network are treated fairly and equitably.
I facilitate open and honest communication to build trust and mutual respect.
My manager builds trust with colleagues and coworkers.
My manager develops trust in others to form partnerships and networks.

Conflict Resolution

My colleagues seek to avoid conflicts by clarifying problems early on and working quickly to resolve those issues.
Employees participate in conflict resolution to find mutually beneficial solutions.
My manager actively prevents conflicts by identifying issues early and resolving them promptly.
The supervisor proactively addresses potential conflicts by identifying and resolving problems swiftly.

Oversight

Senior leadership establishes clear expectations at the start of a new partnership.
Our department has established appropriate monitoring of activities in the network.
Our department maintains the infrastructure needed to support partnerships and networks.
My manager implements effective oversight of network activities.

Self-Assessment Items

Builds Alliances

You create value within the Company by building networks.
You build alliances between departments and teams.
You supports strategic alliances to combine strengths of both parties.
I develop alliances with colleagues at other companies.
You develop internal alliances with others in the department.
I develop networks and builds alliances.
You form alliances with complementary organizations to promote business operations.
You form strategic partnerships and business alliances to expand opportunities.
I build alliances with others in the company.
You balance the strategic interests of those involved to maintain alliances.
I form strategic alliances with firms that specialize in areas that are complementary or help the company.

Partners in the Industry

You create the conditions for partnerships to grow and develop.
You support a partnering/networking culture.
I reinforce the contacts with other organizations.
I am an active member of professional associations or professional groups to stay connected with peers.
You develop partnerships with senior leaders in the company.
I attend industry conferences and seminars to meet new contacts and learn from industry leaders.
You partner with other organizations to develop new technologies and processes.
You network with other professionals in the industry to understand best practices.
I develop important government contacts to ensure smooth business operations.
I nurture partnerships with key individuals in the industry to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices.
You regularly attend conferences and seminars to meet with others in the industry.
You develop partnerships with other colleagues in the industry.

Expands Network

You identify partnerships with overseas companies to expand market opportunities.
I encourage colleagues to participate in networking opportunities.
You encourage employees to explore new partnership opportunities to expand market presence.
I host forums, colloquiums, and seminars to share information and ideas.
I inspire employees to seek out new collaboration opportunities to broaden market reach.
I contact possible partners to seek new opportunities.
You host industry events or meetups to bring partners and networks together.
You expand network of colleagues to include others who may contribute to the department's success.
I use networks of personal contacts to gain introductions to others who may have valuable information.
You willingly participate on committees and project teams.
I use networks to create new business opportunities.
You seek opportunities to meet with others.

Contacts with Others

You develop important industry contacts to facilitate business goals.
I participate in roundtables or panel discussions to share insights and gain perspectives.
You establish collaborative business relationships to unlock and enhance growth opportunities.
You develop key business contacts at other companies.
I collaborate with other companies to inject capital in exchange for equity, fostering growth and expansion for the partner organization.
I invest in other companies to form equity partnerships.
I strengthen the contacts with other departments.
You facilitate the formation of collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors.
You form collaborative relationships with others.
I seek opportunities to collaborate across organizational boundaries.

Forms Relationships

You partner with peers to obtain influence within the Company.
You forge mutually beneficial relationships between individuals with diverse backgrounds.
You support and encourage relationships that are created by diverse team members.
You regularly schedule coffee chats or informal meetups to deepen personal connections.
I utilize contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases.
You maintain a strong track record of networking and partnering.
I develop effective peer to peer working relationships.
I manage effective partnerships between public, private, and non-profit sectors.
You provide or participate in joint ventures or co-development projects.
I organize team-building activities to strengthen bonds between colleagues.
You develop key business relationships with clients/customers.
I am comfortable working in partnership with colleagues from other departments.
You form strong relationships with customers.

Common Ground/Goals

You capitalize on partnerships and networks to enhance the Company's bottom line.
I collaborate effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives and meet collective needs.
You effectively develop networks with colleagues that have shared interests.
You engage in collaborative problem-solving to address shared challenges.
I work in tandem with colleagues to pursue common goals and needs.
I find common ground with a wide range of stakeholders.
You actively listen to understand different perspectives and identify common interests.
I search for a common solution to shared problems or issues.
You leverage core competencies of partners to the benefit of both parties.
I create joint initiatives or projects that serve the common interests of all parties.

Exchanges Information

You seek to reduce institutional roadblocks to information sharing.
I seek to increase exchanges of information with other companies/colleagues.
You exchange innovative ideas with others in the network.
You create an environment that supports information exchange.
I facilitate inter-departmental collaboration and information sharing.
You use informal networks to share information.
I create a shared knowledge base or resource center accessible to all partners.
You exchange ideas, resources, plans, and technologies with colleagues.
I exchange innovative ideas with a network of colleagues.

Pools Resources

I am aware of the location/availability of resources within the network.
You create joint ventures with others to create new entities to pursue a common goal.
You develop networks with other companies to reduce costs and improve services.
I engage in partnerships that produce significant results.
You engage in partnerships to share risks and resources.
You align efforts, processes, and resources with partners to maximize strategic opportunities.
I partner with supply chain companies to enhance availability of resources and material.
I create strategic partnerships when resources are limited.

Complementary Services

You utilize partners' key strengths to create mutual advantages.
I successfully identify complementary and compatible strategic partners with colleagues in the industry.
You identify the right alliance partners with complementary and compatible services and resources.
I share resources, technology, facilities, or intellectual property to benefit both partners.
I work to combine the unique strengths of each partner to develop new products or services.
You provide expertise that may be lacking in other partners or other parts of the network.
I engage with partners that offer complementary services and competencies.

Cross-Functional Activities

You engage in cross-functional activities by collaborating across boundaries.
I promote teamwork across departments, encouraging information exchange, and setting common goals.
You facilitate cross-functional collaboration and information sharing between various stakeholders.
I foster cross-department collaboration, facilitates information sharing, and establishes common objectives.
You optimize processes by leveraging each function's strength.

Mutual Learning

I nurture a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
You promote a culture of open collaboration, offering ample opportunities and incentives for knowledge sharing and mutual learning.
You create opportunities and incentives for employees to learn and share knowledge with others.
I ensure that lessons learned from the partnership are disseminated and built upon.
I engage in collaborative training sessions or workshops to build skills across organizations.

Communication

You communicate with others in an open manner.
I support communication and collaboration with other leaders in the industry.
I maintain communication channels with colleagues in the industry.
You establish regular check-ins to ensure alignment and address any emerging issues.
I engage in continuous dialogue through regular meetings or virtual meetups.
You involve others in communications about any changing process.
You facilitate communication with others in the company.

Workflow

You collaborate with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
I synchronize efforts, processes, and resources with partners to enhance strategic opportunities.
You share and develop cutting-edge ideas with a network of colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
I plan and engage resources to the partnership effort while monitoring and evaluating progress and achievements.
I collaborate with other departments to streamline and improve workflow efficiency.
You use new techniques and procedures learned through established networks of professionals.
I network with clients to determine improvements in operations.
You network with others in the company to better understand the workflows and operational requirements.
You maintain a network of partners and suppliers to facilitate global operations.

Understanding

You promote the understanding of how the department affects the organization overall.
You seek an understanding of diverse functions within the Company.
I understand the potential implications of the partnership.
I can easily explain the foundations (justification) for the partnership.
You promote awareness of interests in partnerships and networks.
You understand the potential risks/rewards of the partnership.
I can perform a SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the partnership's potential outcomes.
I am able to highlight both the strategic benefits and potential pitfalls in collaboration.
You can perform a risk assessment to show a balanced view of the partnershipâs potential outcomes.

Trust and Commitment

You develop a sense of trust in subordinates so they can freely interact and share information with others.
You build trust with colleagues at other companies to form partnerships to promote growth.
You esure all participants in the network are treated fairly and equitably.
You srive to cultivate and maintain a partnership based on trust and commitment in relationships.
I build trust with colleagues and coworkers.
You strive to cultivate and sustain trustful and committed relationships with all partners.
I facilitate open and honest communication to build trust and mutual respect.
I guarantee equitable and fair treatment for all network participants.
I develop trust in others to form partnerships and networks.
I aim to foster and sustain relationships rooted in trust and commitment.

Conflict Resolution

I actively prevent conflicts by identifying issues early and resolving them promptly.
You seek to avoid conflicts by clarifying problems early on and working quickly to resolve those issues.
You participate in conflict resolution to find mutually beneficial solutions.
I proactively address potential conflicts by identifying and resolving problems swiftly.

Oversight

You maintain infrastructure to support partnerships and networks.
I implement effective oversight of network activities.
I establish clear expectations at the start of a new partnership.
You establish appropriate monitoring of activities in the network.
You define a partnering strategy for identifying and selecting a partner.

Agreements

I enter into licensing agreements to share intellectual property.
You sustain existing partnerships guided by contracts and agreements.

Job Interview Questions

These questions will help you in the interview to identify candidates that have high "partnering/networking" skills. These are people who expand business opportunities.

Builds Alliances

Have you had a chance to develop internal alliances with others in the department?
How would you support strategic alliances to combine strengths of both parties.
Give an example of how you created value within the Company by building networks.
Describe the steps you would take to build alliances with others in the company.
Maintaining alliances is important in business. How would you balances the strategic interests of those involved?
How would you form alliances with complimentary organizations to promote business operations?
Can you develop networks and builds alliances? Explain.
Explain how you would forms strategic alliances with firms that specialize in areas that are complementary or help the company.
How would you build alliances between departments and teams?
How do you develop alliances with colleagues at other companies.
Give examples of strategic partnerships and business alliances you created to expand opportunities.

Partners in the Industry

How do you develop important government contacts to ensure smooth business operations?
How do you network with other professionals in the industry to understand best practices?
Do you regularly attend conferences and seminars to meet with others in the industry?
Give an example of how you created the conditions for partnerships to grow and develop.
How do you nurture partnerships with key individuals in the industry to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices?
Do you attend industry conferences and seminars to meet new contacts and learn from industry leaders?
Have you developed partnerships with senior leaders in the company?
Have you supported a partnering/networking culture at your last job?
Are you an active member of professional associations or professional groups to stay connected with peers?
Describe how you would develop partnerships with other colleagues in the industry.
Explain how you would reinforce the contacts with other organizations.
Describe how you would partner with other organizations to develop new technologies and processes.

Expands Network

Do you encourage colleagues to participate in networking opportunities?
Do you willingly participate on committees and project teams?
Did you expand your network of colleagues to include others who may contribute to the department's success?
How do you seek opportunities to meet with others?
Explain how you use networks of personal contacts to gain introductions to others who may have valuable information.
Describe how you would host industry events or meetups to bring partners and networks together.
How do you encourage employees to explore new partnership opportunities to expand market presence?
Do you inspire employees to seek out new collaboration opportunities to broaden market reach?
How do you identify partnerships with overseas companies to expand market opportunities?
Have you hosted forums, colloquiums, and seminars to share information and ideas?
When have you contacted possible partners to seek new opportunities?
Give examples of how you used networks to create new business opportunities.

Contacts with Others

Describe how you would invest in other companies to form equity partnerships.
Do you collaborate with other companies to inject capital in exchange for equity, fostering growth and expansion for the partner organization?
How would you develop key business contacts at other companies?
Give examples of how you develop important industry contacts to facilitate business goals.
How would you strengthen the contacts with other departments?
How would you form collaborative relationships with others?
Have you participated in roundtables or panel discussions to share insights and gain perspectives?
Have you facilitated the formation of collaborative relationships with suppliers and vendors in your last job?
Do you seek opportunities to collaborate across organizational boundaries?
How would you establish collaborative business relationships to unlock and enhance growth opportunities?

Forms Relationships

How do you maintain a strong track record of networking and partnering?
Have you utilized contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases.
Do you form strong relationships with customers?
Describe how you would organize team-building activities to strengthen bonds between colleagues.
Do you regularly schedule coffee chats or informal meetups to deepen personal connections?
How do you provide or participate in joint ventures or co-development projects?
Explain how you would develop effective peer to peer working relationships.
Do you partner with peers to obtain influence within the Company?
Explain how you manage effective partnerships between public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Have you developed key business relationships with clients/customers?
Explain how you support and encourage relationships that are created by diverse team members.
How would you forge mutually beneficial relationships between individuals with diverse backgrounds?
Are you comfortable working in partnership with colleagues from other departments?

Common Ground/Goals

How would you leverage core competencies of partners to the benefit of both parties?
How do you find common ground with a wide range of stakeholders?
How do you collaborate effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives and meet collective needs?
How would you capitalize on partnerships and networks to enhance the Company's bottom line?
Have you worked in tandem with colleagues to pursue common goals and needs? Give an example of that.
How would you create joint initiatives or projects that serve the common interests of all parties?
Describe how you would engage in collaborative problem-solving to address shared challenges.
Do you try to understand different perspectives and identify common interests? Give an example.
Explain how you would develop networks with colleagues that have shared interests.
Give an example of how you searched for a common solution to shared problems or issues.

Exchanges Information

Have you used informal networks to share information?
Do you exchanges ideas, resources, plans, and technologies with colleagues? Give several examples.
A shared knowledge base can benefit all partners. How would you creates a shared knowledge base or resource center.
How do you facilitate inter-departmental collaboration and information sharing?
Do you have a network of colleagues that you exchange innovative ideas with? Explain.
Do you have a network of others to exchange innovative ideas with? Explain.
How would you reduce institutional roadblocks to information sharing?
How would you create an environment that supports information exchange.
Exchanging information with other companies/colleagues can help expand your knowledge base. How do you seek to increase exchanges of information with other companies/colleagues?

Pools Resources

Explain how you would engage in partnerships to share risks and resources.
How would you create strategic partnerships when resources are limited?
How would you align efforts, processes, and resources with partners to maximize strategic opportunities?
Can you develop networks with other companies to reduce costs and improve services? How would you go about doing that?
Some partnerships can produce significant results. How would you engage in partnerships to produce results?
In your last position, have you created any joint ventures with others to pursue a common goal?
Can you partner with supply chain companies to enhance availability of resources and material?
Are you aware of the location/availability of resources within our network?

Complementary Services

How do you identify complementary and compatible strategic partners with colleagues in the industry?
How do you identify the right alliance partners with complementary and compatible services and resources?
Have you had the opportunity to provide expertise that was lacking in other partners or other parts of the network?
In your previous position, have you worked to combine the unique strengths of each partner to develop new products or services? Give examples.
How would you engage with partners that offer complementary services and competencies?
How have you shared resources, technology, facilities, or intellectual property to benefit both partners?
Explain how you would utilize partners' key strengths to create mutual advantages.

Cross-Functional Activities

Do you foster cross-department collaboration, facilitates information sharing, and establishes common objectives? Explain.
How do you engage in cross-functional activities by collaborating across boundaries?
How would you facilitate cross-functional collaboration and information sharing between various stakeholders?
Describe how you would promote teamwork across departments, encouraging information exchange, and setting common goals.
Explain how you would optimize processes by leveraging each function's strength.

Mutual Learning

What steps would you take to engage in collaborative training sessions or workshops to build skills across organizations?
Describe how you would promote a culture of open collaboration, offering ample opportunities and incentives for knowledge sharing and mutual learning.
How would yuo nurture a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning?
How would you create opportunities and incentives for employees to learn and share knowledge with others?
Describe how you would ensure that lessons learned from the partnership are disseminated and built upon.

Communication

Give examples of when you involved others in communications about any changing process.
How would you engage others in continuous dialogue through regular meetings or virtual meetups?
How do you maintain communication channels with colleagues in the industry?
Do you communicate with others in an open manner? Give examples.
How would you support communication and collaboration with other leaders in the industry?
Do you establish regular check-ins to ensure alignment and address any emerging issues?
Explain how you would facilitate communication with others in the company.

Workflow

Explain how you would network with clients to determine improvements in operations.
Have you collaborated with others to accomplish goals and objectives?
How would you maintain a network of partners and suppliers to facilitate global operations?
How would you synchronize efforts, processes, and resources with partners to enhance strategic opportunities?
How would you share and develop cutting-edge ideas with a network of colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement?
Give examples of how you planned and engaged resources to a partnership effort while monitoring and evaluating progress and achievements.
Give examples of how you networked with others in the company to better understand the workflows and operational requirements.
Give examples of how you used new techniques and procedures learned through established networks of professionals.
Have you collaborated with other departments to streamline and improve workflow efficiency?

Understanding

How would you help a new employee to better understand the diverse functions within the Company?
How would you highlight both the strategic benefits and potential pitfalls of collaboration?
Can you perform a risk assessment to show a balanced view of the partnership's potential outcomes?
Can you perform a SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the partnership's potential outcomes?
Can you easily explain the foundations (justification) for the partnership?
Explain how you would promote the understanding of how the department affects the organization overall.
How would you promote awareness of interests in partnerships and networks?
Do you understand the potential implications of this partnership?
Do you understand the potential risks/rewards of this partnership?

Trust and Commitment

Describe how you would build trust with colleagues at other companies to form partnerships to promote growth.
Give examples of how you fostered and sustained relationships rooted in trust and commitment.
What steps would you take to develop a sense of trust in subordinates so they can freely interact and share information with others?
How would you develop trust between individuals to form partnerships and networks?
How would you strives to cultivate and sustain trustful and committed relationships with all partners?
How would you ensure all participants in the network are treated fairly and equitably?
How can you facilitate open and honest communication to build trust and mutual respect?
Describe how you would guarantee equitable and fair treatment for all network participants.
How do you strives to cultivate and maintain a partnership based on trust and commitment in relationships?
How would you build trust with colleagues and coworkers?

Conflict Resolution

Describe how you would proactively address potential conflicts by identifying and resolving problems swiftly.
Do you seek to avoid conflicts by clarifying problems early on and working quickly to resolve those issues?
Give an example of how you would participate in conflict resolution to find mutually beneficial solutions.
How do you actively prevent conflicts? (by identifying issues early and resolving them promptly?)

Oversight

How would you implement effective oversight of network activities?
How do you defines a partnering strategy for identifying and selecting a partner?
Do you establish clear expectations at the start of a new partnership? Give examples.
How would you establish appropriate monitoring of activities in the network?
How do you maintain infrastructure to support partnerships and networks?

Agreements

Have you had the opportunity to sustain existing partnerships guided by contracts and agreements?
Give examples of when you entered into licensing agreements to share intellectual property.