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Chemistry of Collaboration. Presented By: Leah Graves. Objectives. Define Collaboration Why Collaborate? Impact of Collaboration Collaboration Barriers Identify examples of Collaboration Seven C’s to Good Collaboration.
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Chemistry of Collaboration Presented By: Leah Graves
Objectives • Define Collaboration • Why Collaborate? • Impact of Collaboration • Collaboration Barriers • Identify examples of Collaboration • Seven C’s to Good Collaboration
“Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds.” ~Alexander Graham Bell
Definition of Collaboration • A mutually beneficial and well-defined relationship entered into by two or more organizations to achieve results they are more likely to achieve together than alone.
Why Collaborate? • To accomplish what individuals alone cannot • To prevent duplication of individual or company efforts • To provide a more systematic and comprehensive approach to addressing issues • To provide more opportunities
Impact • Key driver of performance • Increase revenue growth • Labor productivity • Customer satisfaction • Product quality, product development, and innovation
Collaboration Barriers • Piglet • Eeyore • Winnie the Pooh • Rabbit
Examples of Collaboration • Awareness • Commitment • Capacity Building • Knowledge development • Performance improvement • Define a common goal
Assertiveness Competition (I win, you lose) Collaboration (Win-Win) Compromise (Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose) Avoidance (I don’t care) Accommodation (You win, I lose) Cooperativeness
Seven C’s to Good Collaboration • Clear Expectations • Communication • Commitment • Coordination • Competence • Creative Innovation • Culture
TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More