# Partnering Maps

> Identify make-buy-partner relationships for key activities. Use for strategic alliances, outsourcing decisions, and supply chain optimization.

- **Type:** Skill
- **Install:** `agentstack add skill-linuszz-business-strategy-planning-skills-partnering-maps`
- **Verified:** Yes — security-reviewed for prompt injection and unsafe behavior
- **Seller:** [linuszz](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/linuszz)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Agent Skills](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/agent-skills)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [linuszz](https://github.com/linuszz)
- **Source:** https://github.com/linuszz/business-strategy-planning-skills/tree/master/bp-business-modeling/skills/partnering-maps

## Install

```sh
agentstack add skill-linuszz-business-strategy-planning-skills-partnering-maps
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# Partnering Maps

## Metadata
- **Name**: partnering-maps
- **Description**: Relationship mapping for strategic decisions
- **Triggers**: partnerships, alliances, make-buy-partner, outsourcing decisions

## Instructions

Map relationship nature for each business activity to inform make-buy-partner decisions.

## Framework

### Make-Buy-Partner Decision

```
ACTIVITY
    │
    INTERNAL →
    ├── Do In-House
    │
    └── OR → Outsource to Partner
```

### Relationship Spectrum

| Relationship Type | Definition | When Appropriate |
|----------------|------------------|-------------------|
| **Full Integration** | Own entire process | Stable, high-volume operations |
| **Joint Venture** | Shared ownership, shared risk | Entry to new markets |
| **Strategic Alliance** | Partnership without ownership | Collaborative projects |
| **Long-term Contract** | Dedicated supplier/customer | Stable relationships |
| **Transactional** | Arm's-length market buy | Flexible, low switching cost |
| **Do-Yourself** | No partnership needed | Full control |

### Map Components

For each activity, map:
- **Activity**: What are we doing?
- **Partner Type**: Who handles this?
- **Nature**: How is the relationship?
- **Key Capabilities**: What do they provide?
- **Alternatives**: Who else could do this?
- **Strategic Importance**: How critical is this activity?

## Output Format

```
## Partnering Map: [Business Unit/Function]

### Activity Analysis

| # | Activity | Current Approach | Partner Type | Importance | Alternatives |
|----|--------|------------------|------------------|------------------|
| 1 | [Activity 1] | In-house | [Type] | High | [List] |
| 2 | [Activity 2] | Outsource | [Type] | Medium | [List] |
| 3 | [Activity 3] | Partnership | [Type] | High | [List] |
| 4 | [Activity 4] | In-house | [Type] | Low | [List] |
| 5 | [Activity 5] | Transactional | [Type] | Medium | [List] |

---

### Relationship Matrix

| Partner | Duration | Dependency | Switching Cost | Strategic Fit |
|----------|--------------|--------------|---------------|-------------|
| [Partner A] | Long-term | High | Low | 🟢 |
| [Partner B] | Medium-term | Medium | Medium | 🟡 |
| [Partner C] | Short-term | Low | High | 🔴 |

---

### Strategic Decisions

**Activity 1: [Activity 1]**
- **Current Approach:** [Description]
- **Recommended:** [Keep/Change]
- **Rationale:** [Reason 1], [Reason 2]
- **Timeline:** [When]

**Activity 2: [Activity 2]**
- **Current Approach:** [Description]
- **Recommended:** [Keep/Change]
- **Rationale:** [Reason 1], [Reason 2]
- **Timeline:** [When]

---

### Capabilities Gap Analysis

| Capability | Internal | Available via Partner | Gap | Priority |
|------------|------------------|-------------------|-----------|
| [Capability 1] | Strong | Weak | Medium | Build internal |
| [Capability 2] | Weak | Weak | Low | Outsource |
| [Capability 3] | Strong | Weak | High | Develop |

---

### Risk Assessment

| Risk | Partner | Impact | Mitigation |
|------|---------|----------|-------------|------------|
| [Risk 1] | [Partner A] | High | [Action] |
| [Risk 2] | [Partner B] | Medium | [Action] |
| [Risk 3] | [Partner C] | Low | [Action] |

---

### Next Steps

| Step | Action | Owner | Deadline |
|------|--------|---------|----------|----------|
| 1 | [Action 1] | [Name] | [Date] |
| 2 | [Action 2] | [Name] | [Date] |
| 3 | [Action 3] | [Name] | [Date] |

---

### Governance

**Decision Authority:** [Who approves partnerships]
**Review Process:** [When to review partner relationships]

---

### Portfolio Strategy

**Partnership Philosophy:** [Integrated vs. Arm's-length]
**Balance:** [Strategic priorities across relationships]

**Relationship Types Breakdown:**
- Core strategic: [Count] - %
- Important but non-core: [Count] - %
- Transactional: [Count] - %

---

### Value Capture

| Relationship Type | Value Created | Cost | Net Benefit |
|-------------------|------------------|-------------------|-----------|
| In-house | $X M | $Y M | [Positive] |
| Outsource | $Z M | $W M | [Mixed] |
| Partnership | $A M | $B M | [Positive] |

**Total Value:** $X M

---

### Strategic Implications

**Supply Chain Resilience:**
- [Analysis of dependency on key partners]

**Innovation Pipeline:**
- [Partners contributing to new capabilities]

---

### Exit Criteria

| Relationship | When to Consider Exit | Triggers |
|--------------|----------------------|-----------|
| [Partner A] | [Condition 1] | [Trigger 1] |
| [Partner B] | [Condition 2] | [Trigger 2] |
| [Partner C] | [Condition 3] | [Trigger 3] |

---

### Monitoring

| Metric | Frequency | Owner | Status |
|--------|----------|----------|----------|
| Partner performance | Quarterly | [Name] | 🟢 On track |
| Cost of outsourced activities | Monthly | [Name] | 🟡 Needs attention |

## Tips

- Consider total cost of ownership, not just price
- Look for strategic synergies beyond cost savings
- Assess switching costs and relationship investment
- Don't underestimate cultural alignment and trust
- Plan for governance and conflict resolution
- Build multiple relationship types based on activity needs
- Review relationships regularly - market conditions change

## References

- Various strategic alliance and partnership frameworks
- Joint venture and strategic alliance literature
- Make-or-buy decision frameworks
- Supply chain management best practices

## Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [linuszz](https://github.com/linuszz)
- **Source:** [linuszz/business-strategy-planning-skills](https://github.com/linuszz/business-strategy-planning-skills)
- **License:** MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** no
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** no
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: passed — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/skill-linuszz-business-strategy-planning-skills-partnering-maps
- Seller: https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/linuszz
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