In Collaboration We Trust
Team Dynamics
May 23, 2013
Jon Mertz
Founder of Thin Difference
Topics
collaboration, empathy, interdependence, mission, progress, TrustCollaboration is the new way to work. Walls are being removed and collaboration points are being designed into workplaces. Though collaboration isn't new, it is being revived.
In a world of extreme connectedness, collaboration is rising as a strategic and practical way to gain a competitive advantage.
At the core of collaboration is trust. Without trust, collaboration falls apart quickly and, sometimes, irreparably.
Since trust is so crucial, there needs to be a clear focus on how to protect it while still allowing it flourish. The four principles outlined in this post will ensure effective collaboration while fostering trust.
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