Us and Them: The Perils and Promise of Coopetition

We invite you to read this complimentary article authored by Jessica Wadd during her tenure with Vantage Partners. This article explores benefits in forming alliances with the competition. Now with BDO USA, Jessica is a leader in our management consulting practice which includes strategy and innovation consulting services.

The article originally appeared in Strategic Alliance Quarterly. 

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