The Principal–Associate Relationship:
What 18 Years Working Together Taught Us
Wednesday 29th April 12:15pm BST
Introduction
Join the founders of Hands On Money, Melina Harrison and Jane Greenshields, for an open and honest conversation about the principal–associate relationship. Having worked together successfully for 18 years, we’ll be sharing our experience of building a long-term professional partnership, the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and the approaches that helped us create a relationship based on trust, communication, and mutual respect.
The principal–associate relationship can be one of the most rewarding partnerships in business, but it can also bring its own challenges. In this webinar, we’ll discuss what has worked well for us over nearly two decades of working together and how we have navigated the evolving dynamics of our professional relationship.
We’ll talk about the importance of setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication, and finding the right balance between independence and support. We’ll also reflect on some of the key lessons we’ve learned along the way and how these have helped us build a strong and lasting working relationship.
This will be an interactive session, and we would love to hear from others. Whether you’re currently an employer or associate, considering entering into this type of partnership, or simply interested in learning from others’ experiences, we warmly invite you to join the discussion.
During the session we’ll explore questions such as:
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What are the most important foundations for a successful principal–associate relationship?
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How can principals and associates maintain open communication and manage expectations effectively?
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For those who have found success in their own partnerships, what approaches have worked particularly well?
We hope this session will provide a relaxed space to share experiences, learn from each other, and gain practical insights into building successful professional partnerships.