JMGT_V1_N4_A2 Jeanne D. Maes Journal on Management 2230 – 715X 1 4 12 15 team building, visioning, strategic planning, benefits, organization, how-to approach Partnering is a process that combines team building, visioning, strategic planning, and innovative conflict resolution techniques. It affords organizations opportunities for positive collaborative relationships that may offer them a way to maximize effectiveness and create competitive advantage in the marketplace. In this article, the partnering process is discussed in such a way so as to provide a “how-to” approach for any manager wishing to use the process. Partnering is defined, steps in the process are explained, vulnerabilities are listed, and applications are explored. March - May 2007 Copyright © 2007 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=360