Beyond collaboration: partnerships that actually work

Great partnerships don’t just happen. They’re built through trust, shared goals and the right people coming together at the right time. In Beyond collaboration: partnerships that actually work, our speakers explore what separates meaningful partnerships from surface-level collaboration. From building strong relationships to creating real impact and navigating challenges along the way, this session unpacks what it takes to make partnerships genuinely successful. This session is part of Level Up, Deakin’s free online professional development series, packed with practical insights, fresh ideas and future-ready skills to help you thrive in the world of work. Speakers Moderator: Pete Williams, Professor of Practice, Deakin Business School, Deakin University — Pete Williams | LinkedIn Roxie Bennet OAM, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects, Leisure Networks — https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxiebennett/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.roxiebennett.com/about-roxie/ Sameera Aduru, MHealth’20, Strategic Lead, Cultura — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameeraaduru/ Sandeep Namburu, MBA(Intl)’18, Alumni Award Winner ’24, Founder & Brand Architect, Magsmen Strategy Consultants — Sandeep N | LinkedIn Magsmen - Strategy Consultants for Indian Businesses. Congratulations Sandeep Namburu, 2024 Young Alumni Excellence Award recipient - Together Explore all Level Up recordings and resources: https://together.deakin.edu.au/alumni/professional-development/level-up-2026/