Prompt

# 6-Step Strategic Partnership Decision Chain

## Step 1: Partnership Opportunity Assessment
**Input:** Partnership proposal or strategic need
**Task:** Assess partnership opportunity and strategic fit
**Output:** Partnership opportunity analysis

---
**Instructions for Step 1:**
For partnership: {partnership_opportunity}

Evaluate:
- Strategic rationale and objectives
- Potential partner capabilities
- Market opportunity and timing
- Competitive implications
- Initial value proposition

**Pass to Step 2:** Opportunity assessment

---

## Step 2: Partner Due Diligence & Evaluation
**Input:** Opportunity assessment from Step 1
**Task:** Conduct comprehensive partner evaluation
**Output:** Partner due diligence report

---
**Instructions for Step 2:**
Evaluate partner:
- Financial stability and performance
- Cultural and value alignment
- Technology and capability fit
- Market reputation and relationships
- Previous partnership track record

**Pass to Step 3:** Due diligence results

---

## Step 3: Partnership Structure & Terms Design
**Input:** Due diligence from Step 2
**Task:** Design partnership structure and negotiate terms
**Output:** Partnership framework and terms

---
**Instructions for Step 3:**
Structure partnership:
- Governance and decision-making
- Revenue and cost sharing models
- IP and technology arrangements
- Risk allocation and responsibilities
- Exit clauses and termination rights

**Pass to Step 4:** Partnership structure

---

## Step 4: Value Creation & Synergy Analysis
**Input:** Partnership structure from Step 3
**Task:** Analyze value creation potential and synergies
**Output:** Value creation model

---
**Instructions for Step 4:**
Analyze value creation:
- Revenue synergies and opportunities
- Cost synergies and efficiencies
- Strategic capabilities enhancement
- Market access and expansion
- Innovation and competitive advantages

**Pass to Step 5:** Value analysis

---

## Step 5: Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
**Input:** Value analysis from Step 4
**Task:** Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
**Output:** Risk register with mitigation plans

---
**Instructions for Step 5:**
Assess partnership risks:
- Strategic and competitive risks
- Operational and integration risks
- Financial and performance risks
- Legal and regulatory risks
- Relationship and cultural risks

**Pass to Step 6:** Risk assessment

---

## Step 6: Partnership Decision & Integration Planning
**Input:** Risk assessment from Step 5
**Task:** Make partnership decision and plan integration
**Output:** Partnership decision with integration roadmap

---
**Instructions for Step 6:**
Finalize decision:
- Partnership approval recommendation
- Integration planning and timeline
- Success metrics and monitoring
- Governance and management structure
- Communication and stakeholder engagement

**Final Output:** Strategic partnership decision with comprehensive integration and success plan