Partner with Purpose: Solving 21st Century Business Problems Through Cross-Sector Collaboration

In the 21st century businesses are increasingly faced with complex wicked problems--challenges with social and environmental dimensions they cannot solve on their own. This is especially common in the frontier markets of Asia Africa Latin America and the former Soviet bloc. In many cases the best solution is to create cross-sector partnerships with organizations from outside the business world--foundations nonprofits government agencies and more. The resulting partnerships can generate business value as well positive social impact thereby benefiting companies and communities alike. PARTNER WITH PURPOSE by Steve Schmida is a step-by-step guide to planning launching and successfully maintaining cross-sector partnerships illustrated with vivid real-life stories from the authors work with companies around the world.