[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” pix_particles_check=”” css=”.vc_custom_1648218350020{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”] In Enterprise Bureau’s recent EB CONNECT focused on “Meeting Business Demands Through Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration,” King Kojo Sarfo, the Managing Director at Firstcode Management Services, shared valuable lessons with participants on the critical factors to consider when establishing partnerships in the business world. Mr. Sarfo emphasized that trust and loyalty, having common goals and objectives, and shared responsibility and accountability are paramount in ensuring successful collaborations. [vc_empty_space height=”20px”][pix_img rounded_img=”rounded-lg” align=”text-center” img_div=”text-center” style=”” hover_effect=”” add_hover_effect=”” image=”16417″ height=”540px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Mr. Sarfo, a seasoned business expert, likened the dynamics of business partnerships to that of relationships. He stressed that just as in any relationship, trust is the bedrock on which partnerships are built. “Imagine being in a relationship without trust; it’s practically impossible. In business, you have to trust your partner’s judgment and believe it’s in the best interest of both parties,” he explained. This trust, he acknowledged, can be challenging to establish, especially when individuals from diverse backgrounds come together with the intention of achieving a shared objective. Without trust, he emphasized, nothing substantial can even begin. [vc_empty_space height=”20px”][pix_img rounded_img=”rounded-lg” align=”text-center” img_div=”text-center” style=”” hover_effect=”” add_hover_effect=”” image=”16418″ height=”540px”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Regarding the importance of having a common goal and objective, Mr. Sarfo asserted that no one should enter into a partnership without a clear understanding of what the partnership aims to accomplish. “Before you venture into a partnership, you must be crystal clear about what you want to achieve together,” he emphasized. He cautioned that without this clarity, it’s better to stay alone rather than engage in a partnership that lacks direction.
On the topic of accountability and shared responsibility, Mr. Sarfo stressed the need for transparency among all parties involved. He emphasized that it’s vital to establish what each party brings to the table and what they are responsible for delivering. “You cannot run a successful business if you don’t have a shared understanding of responsibilities among the parties involved,” he reiterated. Clear communication and agreed-upon accountability measures, he said, are essential for the sustained growth of any partnership.
EB CONNECT provided a platform for participants to learn from Mr. Sarfo’s extensive experience and contribution. His practical advice resonated with the Ghanaian business community, highlighting the significance of trust, common goals, and accountability in forging successful business partnerships.
Source: enterprisebureau.org [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]