#126: Co-operating to compete
Last week I suggested that it does not always pay to compete with the river you are trying to cross. It is often easier to co-operate with it, to go with its flow.
The same applies to business and to work. Don’t assume that in business you must always compete. It’s often easier to co-operate, to give-and-take, as you compete indirectly to achieve your goal.
Today, many big companies do this. Microsoft and IBM collaborate on operating systems, but compete in intranet software. Dell Computers once sold HP printers, while competing directly with HP’s computers. GE Aircraft Engines works with Rolls-Royce to make the engine for a new fighter jet, and works with Pratt & Whitney on engines for Airbus’ super jumbo.
If these companies can do it, then so can you. The trick, of course, is to stay focused on your goals as you co-operate with anyone who can help you get there.
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2007 James Henry McIntosh
James can be heard on Public Radio, 88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA.
Monday - 7:19am and Saturday - 8:19am
The same applies to business and to work. Don’t assume that in business you must always compete. It’s often easier to co-operate, to give-and-take, as you compete indirectly to achieve your goal.
Today, many big companies do this. Microsoft and IBM collaborate on operating systems, but compete in intranet software. Dell Computers once sold HP printers, while competing directly with HP’s computers. GE Aircraft Engines works with Rolls-Royce to make the engine for a new fighter jet, and works with Pratt & Whitney on engines for Airbus’ super jumbo.
If these companies can do it, then so can you. The trick, of course, is to stay focused on your goals as you co-operate with anyone who can help you get there.
I’m james@nonsenseatwork.com
Copyright: 2007 James Henry McIntosh
James can be heard on Public Radio, 88.9 FM WCVE, Richmond VA.
Monday - 7:19am and Saturday - 8:19am
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