Contents

Prologue: The Carrot of Trust

Part I: Pillars

1. The Players

2. Partnership Practices

3. Business Methods

Part II: Perspectives

4. Deals

5. Boards

6. Internal Affairs

Part III: Alternatives

7. Contrasts

8. Comparisons

Part IV: Challenges

9. Judgment

10. Public Perception

11. Scale

12. Succession

Epilogue: The Stick of Ruthlessness

Notes

Index