A couple of years ago researchers at Berkley published a paper titled “Failure at the Top: How Power Undermines Collaborative Performance” which concluded that when asked to collaborate “groups of high power individuals performed worse because they fought over their relative status in the group, were less focused […]
The growing need for collaboration is expanding the attitude of smart businesses which recognise one simple fact: collaboration is a strategy that can be crafted to work well. Good business solves problems. Complex problems call for collaboration, which invariably adds value to sustainable business. Undertaking collaboration successfully requires […]
The staying power of collaboration as a business strategy is a powerful reminder to business leaders that a truly competitive business can’t really ignore collaboration any more than it can its ICT, Marketing and Comms or HR strategies. Two very commonly observed factors that prevent some from embracing […]
Being committed to trust building is of the utmost importance as it is one factor that will remain vulnerable to the whims of serious complexity. Every good collaborator will tell us that good outcomes come with hard work. Hard work is also about the honesty and integrity that […]
Science Says There’s 1 Thing That Can Make You a Particularly Weak Collaborator Emotional intelligence is simply the act of being aware of emotions. Those with high “EQ” or emotional quotient are aware of not only their emotions but the emotions of others. Those with high EQ can […]
Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos Not all collaboration is smart. Make sure you do it right. Professional service firms face a serious challenge. Their clients increasingly need them to solve complex problems–everything from regulatory compliance to cybersecurity, the kinds of problems […]
Their knowledge of their community, often going back generations, as well as need to work together and be inclusive is innate. These traits bode well when they want to take on bold initiatives, even without funding or resources. This year Clunes, a little town in Victoria, has used […]
