Strategic partnership enters third year without either party doing anything
Both sides report excellent alignment on the next introductory call.
Two fictional battery businesses have celebrated the third anniversary of a strategic partnership originally established to explore the possibility of establishing a strategic partnership.
The relationship has already delivered a joint logo, an agreed use of the word “synergy” and a shared document containing the minutes of a meeting neither side remembers attending.
“The key achievement is trust,” said a spokesperson. “We trust them not to ask what we are contributing, and they extend us the same courtesy.”
The next phase will see both companies nominate someone to find a time for the next phase.
A memorandum of understanding remains in force. Understanding is expected to follow.
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