If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. ? African Proverb
This proverb demonstrates the advantages of collaboration, which are essential in today’s business world. Collaboration involves people working together to produce a shared goal or result. Working collaboratively ensures greater success, or as the proverb says ? going farther.
In order to be successful, organizations must learn what collaboration entails, what a collaborative environment looks like, gain an understanding of the advantages and obstacles, and how to develop strategies to improve a collaborative work environment. Help your business learn how to collaborate with this one-day course.
Preface
Understanding Your Training Package
Preparing for Training
Our Top 10 Training Tips
Materials Required
Related Courses
Additional Resources
Agenda
Icebreaker: Pick Five Words
Session One: Course Overview
Setting the Stage
Agenda Review
Learning Objectives
Action Plans and Evaluations
Session Two: Being Collaborative
What is Collaboration?
Qualities of a Collaborator
Break
Session Three: Elements of Successful Collaboration
Elements of Collaboration
Five Elements of a Successful Collaboration
Collaboration, Teamwork, Cooperation: What is the Difference?
How to Make Collaboration Work: 6 Predictable Stages
Morning Wrap-Up
Lunch
Energizer: What Did You Learn?
Session Four: Benefits of Collaboration
What Are the Advantages of Collaboration
Collaborative Workspace
Corporate Culture of Collaboration
Features to Help Create a Collaborative Workspace
Break
Session Five: Common Obstacles
Five Arguments Against Collaboration
Tips to Overcome Collaborative Obstacles:
Rewarding Team Collaboration
Session Six: Technology and Collaboration
Implementing Technology to Facilitate Collaboration:
Workshop Wrap-Up