The Power of 2
by Rodd Wagner and Gale Muller
Gallup research on great partnerships at work: eight elements (complementary strengths, common mission, fairness, trust, acceptance, forgiveness, communicating, unselfishness) with examples. Useful for co-founders and work pairs.
Read it if…
you have a key work partnership and want to make it stronger.
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Skip it if…
you work alone.
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Three things you will actually use
- Partnerships need complementary strengths.
- Forgiveness is an element, not an afterthought.
- Fairness is felt, not calculated.
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Rate your partnership on the eight elements with your partner.
Our verdict
Great partnerships, researched.
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