--- title: PartnerPath Channel Blog | Amanda Hawkins --- [![PartnerPath-logo-white.png](https://www.partner-path.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PartnerPath-logo-white.png?width=318&height=90&name=PartnerPath-logo-white.png "PartnerPath-logo-white.png")](https://www.partner-path.com/) [![Talk to Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/361854/f5a1fedf-6e75-4dfe-8fe9-d16ec439ea67.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/361854/f5a1fedf-6e75-4dfe-8fe9-d16ec439ea67) # Blog ## Amanda Hawkins ### Recent Posts [### Latest post: ## The Partner Tech Playbook: What to Fix First Read Post ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/the-partner-tech-playbook-what-to-fix-first) [### Featured post: ## What is Comp Neutrality and why does it matter? Read Post ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/comp-neutrality-and-why-it-matters) [Channel Best Practices ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/channel-best-practices) [News & Programs ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/news-and-programs) [Videocasts ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: Partner Performance & Predictability](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/partner-performance-predictability) 12.01.17  This week, hosts [Charlene O'Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneohanlon), channel industry editor & writer, and [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath recap the three metrics of partner performance as rated by solution providers and get into a discussion on creating predictability in partner performance. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/partner-performance-predictability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/partner-performance-predictability#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: Program Policies Webinar Wrap Up](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/program-policies-webinar-wrap-up) 11.07.17  This week, hosts [Charlene O'Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneohanlon), channel industry editor & writer, and [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath recap the five partner program policies that move the needle for channel partner engagement and sales. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/program-policies-webinar-wrap-up) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/program-policies-webinar-wrap-up#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Start measuring important performance metrics.](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/start-measuring-important-performance-metrics) 11.07.17 Top athletes know to get the best results you need to regularly measure performance. In this year’s State of Partnering study, we asked partners all about the elements affecting their experience with vendors. Although Performance Metrics ranked lowest of the partner experience pillars, both vendors and solution providers need metrics to gauge improvement. Plus, everyone likes to know whether they’re doing well.  [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/start-measuring-important-performance-metrics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/start-measuring-important-performance-metrics#comments-listing) Topics: [Channel Best Practices](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/channel-best-practices) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: 3 Take Aways from Cisco Partner Summit](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/3-take-aways-from-2017-cisco-partner-summit) 11.03.17 This week [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/company/about), CEO of PartnerPath is joined by IT editor  [Mike Vizard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvizard) to discuss the key take aways from the 2017 Cisco Partner Summit. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/3-take-aways-from-2017-cisco-partner-summit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/3-take-aways-from-2017-cisco-partner-summit#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: A time for measuring partner performance](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/a-time-for-measuring-partner-performance) 10.27.17  This week, hosts [Charlene O'Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneohanlon), channel industry editor & writer, and [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath, discuss procrastination and partner peformance. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/a-time-for-measuring-partner-performance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/a-time-for-measuring-partner-performance#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: Partner Advisory Council (PAC) Take Aways](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/cylance-partner-advisory-council-take-aways) 10.20.17 This week [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/company/about), CEO of PartnerPath is joined by [Didi Dayton,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardiventosch/) Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at Cylance to discuss the key take aways from the recent Cylance Partner Advisory Council meeting. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/cylance-partner-advisory-council-take-aways) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/cylance-partner-advisory-council-take-aways#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: 10 Channel Terms](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/10-channel-terms) 10.12.17  This week, hosts [Charlene O'Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneohanlon), channel industry editor & writer, and [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath, review 10 channel terms regularly used to discuss channel partners, programs and models. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/10-channel-terms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/10-channel-terms#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: Rubik's Cube of Partner Engagement](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/rubiks-cube-of-partner-engagement) 10.03.17  This week, hosts [Charlene O'Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneohanlon), channel industry editor & writer, and [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath, recap the complexities of managing multiple channel models. [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/rubiks-cube-of-partner-engagement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/rubiks-cube-of-partner-engagement#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: 5 To Do's for Conference Goers](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/5-to-dos-for-conference-goers) 09.28.17  This week [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath, shares 5 things to do to make the most of your upcoming channel conferences! [Read More ](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/5-to-dos-for-conference-goers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/5-to-dos-for-conference-goers#comments-listing) Topics: [videocast](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/topic/videocast) ## [Tech Channel Video Cast: 4 Ways to Automate the Partner Experience](https://www.partner-path.com/blog/4-ways-to-automate-the-partner-experience) 09.19.17  This week, hosts [Charlene O'Hanlon](https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneohanlon), channel industry editor & writer, and [Diane Krakora](https://www.partner-path.com/about/team/diane/), CEO of PartnerPath, recap four key ways that IT vendors can automate the partner experience. 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