In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with one of the channel’s most seasoned transformation leaders Alan Butler, VP Global Channels & Alliances at OpenText, to explore what “good” really looks like in channel strategy. With a career that’s spanned Sun Microsystems, Dell, Adobe, and now OpenText, our guest shares a rare perspective on what it takes to build, scale, and integrate partner ecosystems that last.We dive into the foundational elements of partner success - from startup grit to enterprise orchestration, including:- How Dell flipped its revenue model from direct to 50% indirect in just five years- Why internal alignment and executive education are non-negotiables in channel growth- How to handle M&A without losing the DNA of the acquired partner ecosystem- The make-or-break role of finance in proving partner value from day one- Why most partner advisory councils fail and how to build one that truly drives change- How to balance short-term targets with long-term investment in emerging partnersWhether you're building a channel from scratch or trying to realign a legacy motion, this episode delivers field-tested insights from someone who's been at the helm through it all.Connect with Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ab530/_________________________Learn more about Channext 👇 https://channext.com/ Watch on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@channext #channelmarketing #channelpartners

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