|When we seek a solution to a question is problem, within an organization, the right partners should be found. The They can be key stakeholders, they can be experts in the problem, or just people that you know that can help. Thy They will be your ''Core Partners''. You should look for partners that have a good reputation in collaborating. Not all managers are good at collaboration, some are not suited and may have [[hidden agenda]] (For instance to prevent you from innovation so that they will not have to learn something new). The partners should resolve contradicting interests, to avoid ...