Developing a Partnering Process for the Case Company
Rinta-Paavola, Tuomo (2022)
Rinta-Paavola, Tuomo
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202205067653
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202205067653
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The objective of this thesis was to develop a partnering process for the case company to conduct joint projects with the business partner. A partner company had already been selected and one joint project was accomplished, but the systematic approach to conduct business together was inadequate.
This study adapted applied action research and had four interlinked stages with three data collection rounds. First, the conceptual framework was developed from the literature review to create a strong foundation for following stages as the process was built from the ground up. Next, the findings of the current state analysis were assessed in the context of the conceptual framework, which resulted in a summary of strengths and weaknesses.
The proposal of the partnering process was created by combining the information from the conceptual framework and current state analysis and co-creating the proposal with the key stakeholders during the workshops. The process consisted of several stages from identification to the decision stages and it explained an easy and understandable way to conduct joint projects with the business partner.
This thesis resulted in a partnering process that clarified the roles and responsibilities and provided guidance for successful collaboration between the business partners. The developed partnering process met the requirements of the case company and after implementation it is expected to lead to increased turnover.
This study adapted applied action research and had four interlinked stages with three data collection rounds. First, the conceptual framework was developed from the literature review to create a strong foundation for following stages as the process was built from the ground up. Next, the findings of the current state analysis were assessed in the context of the conceptual framework, which resulted in a summary of strengths and weaknesses.
The proposal of the partnering process was created by combining the information from the conceptual framework and current state analysis and co-creating the proposal with the key stakeholders during the workshops. The process consisted of several stages from identification to the decision stages and it explained an easy and understandable way to conduct joint projects with the business partner.
This thesis resulted in a partnering process that clarified the roles and responsibilities and provided guidance for successful collaboration between the business partners. The developed partnering process met the requirements of the case company and after implementation it is expected to lead to increased turnover.