Ed Rigsbee

Ed Rigsbee is the leading expert on strategic alliances and partnerships, helping organizations build the collaborative relationships that drive growth, expand markets, and create competitive advantage. He is the author of Developing Strategic Alliances, PartnerShift, and several video and audio programs, with more than 500 published articles on the science and practice of building successful partnerships.

The Authority on Building Strategic Partnerships

Rigsbee has spent his career studying what makes partnerships succeed and fail, and his frameworks have helped organizations across industries build alliances that produce real results. His practical, no-nonsense approach cuts through the complexity of partnership development to focus on the specific practices, communication strategies, and structural elements that create win-win relationships. He is a regular contributor to business, trade, and professional publications throughout North America.

Creating Win-Win Alliances That Drive Growth

Rigsbee’s presentations provide leaders with actionable strategies for building and managing partnerships that create value for all parties involved. His keynotes deliver proven strategies for building strategic alliances that drive business growth, the specific practices that make partnerships succeed, creating win-win relationships that benefit all stakeholders, and the partnership development frameworks that turn collaboration into competitive advantage.

PartnerShift–Double Your Strength Overnight with TOPS

In Bed with the Enemy–Partnering with Your Competition

Rock-Solid Relationships for Turbulent Times

The New Era of Manufacturer & Distributor or Dealer Cooperation