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Your partner wants to change the business direction. How do you negotiate to align your visions?

Are your vision and your partner's at a crossroads? Dive in and share how you navigate these pivotal business discussions.

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Your partner wants to change the business direction. How do you negotiate to align your visions?

Are your vision and your partner's at a crossroads? Dive in and share how you navigate these pivotal business discussions.

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    Aakash S.

    Strategic Partnerships l L&D l Startup l FinTech

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    To align visions when a partner wants to change the business direction, start by actively listening to their perspective to fully understand their reasoning. Ask clarifying questions to uncover their goals and motivations. Then, share your own vision, emphasizing how it aligns with mutual goals and values. Look for common ground and explore compromises that respect both viewpoints. Use data or case studies to support your position if needed. Keep the conversation collaborative, focusing on long-term success and shared benefits, and ensure open communication for ongoing alignment.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    Para negociar y alinear visiones cuando un socio quiere cambiar la dirección del negocio: ✅ Definir objetivos comunes: Identificar puntos en los que ambas partes coinciden para construir una estrategia compartida. ✅ Evaluar impacto y viabilidad: Analizar cómo el cambio afectará la empresa y qué ajustes son necesarios. ✅ Fomentar la comunicación abierta: Crear espacios de diálogo donde se expresen preocupaciones y expectativas. ✅ Negociar con datos y proyecciones: Presentar información objetiva que respalde la toma de decisiones.

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    Ubiratã Lima

    Líder Sr de meios de pagamento | Diversidade e Inclusão

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    Alinhar visões com seu parceiro de negócios é fundamental para garantir o sucesso da parceria, lembre-se de que, em uma parceria, flexibilidade e respeito mútuo são fundamentais para encontrar soluções que beneficiem o negócio como um todo.

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    Kristopher Mychasiw

    Sponsorship Leader | Building Revenue Engines for Global Teams, Leagues & Brand Partnerships Across Sport, Entertainment & Culture

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    If your partner wants to change direction, have an active, open conversation. Listen to their reasons and share your vision honestly. Focus on finding common ground where both ideas align. Stay flexible and committed to building a path forward together. Open dialogue keeps the partnership strong and moving in the right direction.

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