PartnerStandard Council

PartnerStandard Council is an invite-only expert platform where industry leaders collaborate to define and publish authoritative standards for the partnerships profession. As a curated community of senior partnership professionals, the Council serves as the definitive voice in establishing frameworks, terminology, and best practices across the partnerships ecosystem.

What Makes Council Unique

• Invite-Only Membership: Curated community of proven partnership leaders and industry experts
• Standards Creation: Collaborate on defining authoritative industry standards and frameworks
• Voting & Governance: Democratic process for validating and publishing standards
• Thought Leadership: Establish your authority as an industry expert
• Published Recognition: Contributing experts are credited on published standards
• Cross-Industry Impact: Define practices used across tech, SaaS, enterprise, and beyond

How It Works

1. Expert Collaboration

Curated industry leaders share their expertise on key partnership terms, frameworks, and methodologies. Participate in structured discussions, contribute insights, and collaborate with peers to develop comprehensive industry standards.

2. Verified Standards

All contributions are reviewed, discussed, and synthesized into authoritative definitions and frameworks. Standards go through a rigorous validation process including expert review and community voting.

3. Published Authority

Approved standards become the definitive reference for the partnerships industry, backed by the collective expertise of proven leaders. Published standards display contributing experts, creating a permanent record of your role in defining industry practices.

Who Should Apply

PartnerStandard Council seeks senior partnership professionals with:

• Proven track record leading partnership programs
• Deep expertise in partnership strategy, operations, or ecosystem development
• Thought leadership in the partnerships space
• Commitment to advancing the partnerships profession
• Experience across multiple companies or industries

Community Focus

The Council addresses critical needs in the partnerships industry:

• Terminology Standardization: Creating clear, agreed-upon definitions for partnership concepts
• Framework Development: Building reusable frameworks for partnership strategy and operations
• Best Practices: Documenting proven methodologies from leading organizations
• Industry Advancement: Elevating partnerships as a strategic discipline

Benefits of Membership

• Shape the Industry: Direct influence on standards used by thousands of partnership professionals
• Expert Network: Connect with the most experienced partnership leaders globally
• Thought Leadership: Build your reputation as an industry authority
• Published Recognition: Permanent attribution on standards you help create
• Exclusive Platform: Access to private tools for collaboration and standards development
• Free Membership: No cost to participate - invite-only but always free

Standards Published

Council members collaborate on:

• Partnership terminology and definitions
• Strategic frameworks and methodologies
• Operational playbooks and templates
• Industry benchmarks and metrics
• Career development frameworks

How to Join

PartnerStandard Council is invite-only to ensure high-quality contributions and maintain the integrity of published standards. If you're a senior partnership leader interested in shaping industry standards, request an invitation to be considered for membership.

Invitations are extended to proven partnership leaders based on experience, expertise, and commitment to advancing the partnerships profession.