G3 Ararat Prep4Work Session 05

Cluster 1 - What is Collaboration

Qualities of an effective team member

What is Collaboration?

Definition: The Business Dictionary defines collaboration as “Cooperative arrangement in which two or more parties (which may or may not have any previous relationship) work jointly towards a common goal.” Simply put, collaboration is teamwork taken to a higher level. Collaboration allows for a more productive way of getting tasks and goals completed.

Below is a list of common collaboration skills of successful team members:

Listen actively to the concerns of other members
Analyze problems without assigning blame
Willingly brainstorm solutions to problems
Build consensus about goals and processes for group projects
Compromise when necessary to move the group forward
Delegate tasks
Follow through with commitment, meet deadlines, be reliable
Forgive other members’ mistakes
Give credit to other members for their contributions
Maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor
Openness to new ideas
Take responsibility for mistakes

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* 1. What are the benefits of collaborating with team members?

Problems are resolved quicker

Team members can sit back and let others do the thinking

No one takes all the credit

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* 2. A Good collaborator is?

Stubborn

Openminded

Disruptive

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* 3. What are the results of a good collaboration?

Strong relationship with colleagues

More efficiency in the work place

Both A and B

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* 4. Student Details

Name *

Email Address

Phone Number