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What does it mean?
Even successful coalitions tend to fail quickly after winning.
In plain terms
Coalitions win briefly then fall apart.
What can you take from it?
Group alliances often lack long term stability.

Where it applies

  • politics
  • business
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • plan for alliance dissolution
  • build lasting bonds

Questions to consider

  • Why do coalitions fail?
  • How to make them last?

Another view

Some coalitions endure for long periods.

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