Collaboration
Collaboration is the 1st principle.
It drives how we act and how our clients see us.
What is Collaboration
Collaboration is working together in a structured way. It is working with others on the same project at roughly the same time.
Collaboration helps us find the best solutions for the current project, instead of doing things in the same way each time.
By collaborating, you learn more, and you are more productive. Also, it can be fun and engaging.
Collaboration takes effort, especially if you are used to being told what to do or working on your own.
Why we collaborate?
All projects have a technical, creative and business angle and those perspectives (and others) need to be in balance all the time.
Collaboration creates flexibility and allows for quick changes in direction.
Projects are always different and if you assume you know what to do (and you don’t consult)—the project will lack necessary the expertise.
Benefits of collaboration
Collaboration produces the highest quality solution at the lowest price.
How to collaborate?
- Use Visual Planning.
- Work in small chunks (1 hr)—get quick feedback.
- Ask for help.
- Understand everyone’s role and how everyone can help you. (Look at your Role Framework)
- Be visible online and be open to honest communication and other points of view.
- Reach out to people. Ask questions early and often.
- Be proactive.
- Don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do if you can see something can be done—suggest it.
- Get to know your colleagues. Be friendly. Ask them for help.
- Help your colleagues out when you see an opportunity.
- Realize that you are not the only person involved in your task.