And, on Jane’s 35th wedding anniversary, and our 15th working anniversary, a word about partnerships. Seems obvious, but too often individuals and organizations enter into partnerships without asking, discussing and documenting the answers to the following questions:

1.What’s the specific purpose of the partnership? Why is it being considered?

2. How will it benefit customers?

3. How will it benefit each organization?

4. What are the risks for each organization?

5. What are the exit conditions?

There are many more questions to consider — and we’ll be exploring those on Tuesday June 17th at 7:00 a.m. (argh!!! Breakfast meetings!!) at SLA’s annual conference in the Seattle Convention Centre, Rom 203. Oh yeah - another condition for partnerships? Willingness to let go & to laugh!!!! Love ya Jane -