Collaboration [ defined ] isn't hard … well, it’s not a hard concept to understand but can be a bugger to actually do right. Playing rugby isn't hard but to win a World Cup seems to be too hard for some. Base collaboration comprises of 3 pillars upon which collaboration sits: Good Information Clear Communication Active Connections If you don’t have the information then WHAT are you going to collaborate about? If you struggle communicating then HOW are you going to collaborate? And if you can’t connect the players (be that people, resources or ideas) then you’re going to struggle collaborating. That’s it. Easy eh, get the pillars right and you’re well on your way - all you need for collaboration to occur is to have, in one “place”, information, communication and connections. Done deal! Yeah right! How many times have you thought you were going to collaborate with someone but the following occurs? Someone “forgot” to copy you in on the agenda email (no informat
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