Lack of Clear Objectives

• Partners may not agree on the purpose and goals of the venture.
  
• Misaligned visions lead to confusion and conflicting strategies.
  
• Unclear performance metrics can cause disputes over progress.
  
• Failure to define success criteria causes inconsistent efforts.
  
• Strategic priorities may diverge over time without unified goals.
  

Poor Communication

• Inadequate sharing of information creates misunderstandings.
  
• Language and cultural differences hinder smooth interaction.
  
• Lack of transparency damages trust between partners.
  
• Decision-making delays occur due to unclear communication lines.
  
• Miscommunication leads to incorrect assumptions and costly errors.
  

Imbalance in Contributions

• One partner may invest more resources or effort than the other.
  
• Disparities in financial, technical, or operational input cause friction.
  
• Perceived or actual inequality leads to dissatisfaction.
  
• Resentment builds when rewards do not match contributions.
  
• Failure to reassess contributions over time worsens the imbalance.
  

Ineffective Governance

• Undefined roles and responsibilities create confusion.
  
• Absence of a decision-making structure leads to deadlocks.
  
• Disagreements escalate due to a lack of conflict resolution mechanisms.
  
• Board or committee disputes hinder strategic direction.
  
• Poor oversight allows mismanagement or non-compliance.
  

Cultural and Strategic Differences

• Differing business practices can disrupt workflow.
  
• National or corporate cultures may clash in daily operations.
  
• Partners may have divergent risk appetites or ethical standards.
  
• Strategic shifts by one partner can harm joint goals.
  
• Resistance to compromise limits collaboration and flexibility.