As a summary of that document, here are 9 keys to building a successful alliance:
Know each other on a personal level too. Trust is essential in a professional relationship;
Create and cultivate trust through authenticity, exchange of personal information while respecting individual limits, which differ from person to person;
Establish the professional framework by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of each person;
State the expectations you have of each other;
Talk about how your respective roles complement and reinforce each other;
Dare to talk about strengths and areas for improvement;
Give each other explicit permission to respectfully notice a "slip";
Improve an existing relationship by clarifying for yourself your intention and defining what you are willing to address (possibly from the above points);
Repeat this exchange regularly with the following questions in mind:
How is your relationship developing?
What does it bring to you and your team?
How are your respective needs changing?
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