After we send out the invitation, it's somewhat like a trial marriage, as we will run a few trial programs first. If everyone is satisfied then we will formally become partners.

邀请之后，双方更像是一个试婚的过程，我们可拿出几个试点先做，如果大家觉得做得差不多，就可以成为合作伙伴。

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Another archetype is more externally oriented, featuring companies that team with outside partners to evaluate a wide range of opportunities, rapidly select the ones to trial and often implement the ideas through these partners.

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Howard said Clinton's testimony via videotape can be given at the White House in the trial of his former Whitewater partners and Arkansas Gov. Jim Guy Tucker.

CNN: Clinton to testify by videotape

Clinton was subpoenaed to testify as a defense witness in the trial of his two former partners in the Whitewater real estate venture in Arkansas -- James McDougal and his former wife, Susan McDougal.

CNN: Clinton to testify by videotape