Manter o equilíbrio entre autonomia e parceria é realmente um desafio, mas acho que a chave está na comunicação aberta e no respeito mútuo. Quando sinto que preciso de mais autonomia em uma parceria, procuro expressar isso de forma clara, mas sempre dentro do contexto dos objetivos comuns. Ao deixar claro que a autonomia vai ajudar a atingir os resultados desejados, consigo mostrar que não estou me distanciando, mas sim buscando a melhor maneira de contribuir. É importante também reforçar que a confiança é uma via de mão dupla. Oferecer exemplos concretos de como a autonomia pode ser benéfica para o projeto ajuda a evitar qualquer mal-entendido ou tensão. No fim, é sobre manter o foco no que é melhor para a parceria como um todo.

Clear open communication is key and the foundation for building trust in a partnership. Ensuring your actions are additive to the greater goals of the partnership without compromising on your ambitions.

Start by asking yourself the question: why do you need autonomy (or more control over decisions) in this partnership? If the answer is obvious for the overall benefit of the partnership and is a win-win outcome, it should be relatively easy to communicate with your partner without causing tension. Such arguments, if relevant should give you leverage: - Experience of your team vs your partner’s team on that particular field - Need of agility in decision making (avoid complexity of decision process) - One face / one stop for streamlined operations In summary, put yourself in your partner’s shoes: what’s in it for them? if it is a win for the partnership for you to be in charge, it is a win for your partner; no worries to communicate 🤗

In personal or professional realms the true spirit of partnership lies in “doing what is right and not fighting for who is right”. The bedrock of partnership needs to be “common good”. Trust, transparency and task/talk needs to drive the partnership from the outset When partners set goals and objectives, agree on ways to measure progress, and support each other’s growth, they pave the way for success and establish a clear working process. Expect Misunderstanding, Miscommunication & Miscalculations, but establish ways to resolve these. Prioritizing “our aspirations” over “my ambitions” helps bond a selfless partnership in any relationship; couples or corporates. Finally, embrace “failure as delay not defeat” and start afresh. Agree?

Finding balance in partnerships can feel like a tightrope walk, especially when you're trying to maintain your independence while nurturing the relationship. The key is creating a foundation of trust, communication, and mutual respect. Here are some strategies for preserving autonomy while maintaining a healthy relationship: 1. Set Boundaries Early 2. Prioritise Self-Care 3. Foster Open Communication 4. Support Each Other's Growth 5. Compromise Without Losing Yourself Striking this balance takes ongoing effort, but when both partners are committed to respecting each other's autonomy, the relationship can become even stronger.

At the end of the day, people are at the center of partnerships and there’s no shortcut to developing strong relationships. Fostering autonomy often starts with building trust. Be flexible, transparent and collaborative. Demonstrate your organization’s strengths through each interaction and share insight into your decision-making process. Remind your partner how your (or your team’s) skills, specialties and expertise are a great match to meet their objectives, as well as your collective goals. Partnerships are most successful when each party focuses on what they do best to accomplish shared goals. Over time, you can demonstrate that having independence allows you both to go further, faster.

We often overlook the fact that the other person in the partnership may also be looking for autonomy. Remember your need for autonomy doesn't mean that you are not as committed to the relationship or your partner- for many folks imbibing this frees them of the guilt of starting this conversation about setting boundaries. Knowing that this conversation does not need to be (and most likely not be perfect) is important too- it's a discussion between 2 different individuals with possibly different circumstances- allow yourself to have multiple (maybe imperfect conversations & mutually) reach a place that works for you. This may take time, lead to anger, disagreements- all of which is normal. Take time & give time for new adjustments.

A partnership is an invaluable opportunity for synergy and mutual growth. In the dialogue leading up to and defining the partnership, each partner's identity needs to be recognised and celebrated since it vivifies their contribution. This ensures that the partnership grows in a spirit of mutual respect and that each partner is able to bring the best of themselves to the partnership.