What do you do if your mid-career partnership is starting to lose its effectiveness?

2 Communicate openly

The second step is to communicate openly with your partner and share your findings, feelings, and concerns. You need to have a constructive and respectful conversation, where you listen actively and empathetically to each other. You need to avoid blaming, criticizing, or avoiding the issues, and instead focus on finding solutions and common ground. You need to express your needs, expectations, and goals, and understand those of your partner. You need to acknowledge and appreciate the value and contribution of your partner, and address any conflicts or misunderstandings.

4 Rekindle your passion

The fourth step is to rekindle your passion and enthusiasm for your partnership and your work. You can do this by celebrating your achievements, recognizing your strengths, and rewarding your efforts. You can also do this by learning new skills, taking on new challenges, and seeking new inspiration. You can also do this by having fun, being creative, and enjoying the process. The point is to reconnect with your partner and your purpose, and rediscover the joy and satisfaction of working together.

5 Seek support

The fifth step is to seek support from others who can help you improve and sustain your partnership. You can join a network, community, or group of other partners who share your challenges, interests, or goals. You can also hire a coach, mentor, or consultant who can guide you, advise you, or facilitate your partnership. You can also collaborate with other partners, allies, or stakeholders who can complement your skills, resources, or opportunities. The idea is to leverage the power of collaboration and learn from others who can enhance your partnership.

6 Review your progress

The sixth step is to review your progress and monitor your results. You need to track your performance, feedback, and outcomes, and measure them against your objectives, indicators, and expectations. You need to evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and identify any gaps, issues, or areas for improvement. You need to celebrate your successes, learn from your failures, and adjust your plan accordingly. You need to communicate regularly with your partner and share your insights, achievements, and challenges. You need to keep your partnership alive and dynamic, and adapt to changing circumstances.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?