What do you do if your logical reasoning fails to connect with your professional partners?

To solve problems with your partner, start with a bird's eye view of the whole situation. You should consider not only the achievement of your company's objectives, but also go back to the original objectives of what the partnered sheep was aiming for in the first place, why it was the partner, what the benefits were for the partner, and what the division of roles should have been for each of them. Next, we should look back at the activities that both parties have actually conducted so far and consider the gap between the plan and reality, such as what kind of gap existed between the plan and reality, what kind of gap existed between the assumptions and reality, and so on.

When a partnership has some problems, the solution is to “watch people”. Not only from a business-like perspective, such as what purpose or role the partner has, but also from a more personal aspect, such as personality, human nature, and way of thinking, focusing more on the person himself/herself. If you and the other person are a good fit as human beings, you will think more positively about each other, and if you have a relationship that generates empathy for each other, logical things will go more smoothly.

If you get tired of business-like topics such as roles and objectives in the business, technical challenges, etc., sometimes it is important to close the notebook and go out for a drink to promote the partnership. Partnerships are sometimes facilitated by getting to know and getting to know your partner better as a human being. Sometimes it is more important to simply be “on the same page” than to have lofty goals and business plans.

When we ask others for feedback on partnerships, sometimes it tends to be businesslike, like demanding a report, and that doesn't always work. When asking for feedback, you should first send feedback to your partner yourself. Make sure it is free-form and open to open-ended ideas, not business-as-usual forms. The partnership will grow if you can send feedback in a way that encourages a more open-minded exchange of ideas.

The most important thing in a partnership is to be the best partner. Therefore, it is important to show that you are willing to reassemble the partnership from scratch with completely different ideas when the partnership sometimes hits a deadlock. By showing that you are willing to continue the partnership even in this way, you can reassure your partner and help him or her to be more proactive in solving problems. To strengthen the partnership, it is also important to share the common experience of remaining together through such difficulties at times.

Consider whether explaining your reasoning in-depth is even necessary. Sometimes people feel the need to explain their logic, when really their partners just need them to act. Explaining can sometimes backfire by confusing your partners, whereas they would have been fine without receiving an explanation. It can also cost you considerable time to explain your reasoning and then defend it. Don't spend time on things that won't meaningfully advance your goals and support your partners' goals.