How many times have you worked with a team where trust is low, important information is not shared, tensions rise, deadlines slip, or the final outcome falls short? These challenges are all too common when team members struggle to collaborate effectively. Research shows that collaboration is one of the most important skills in today’s interconnected world, yet people predominantly learn collaboration through trial and error or childhood experiences. Dr. Gail Fann Thomas, your webinar presenter, has studied collaboration for more than 30 years and assisted hundreds of organizational members all over the world develop their collaborative capabilities.
During this webinar, you will learn:
- How “real” collaboration differs from coordination or just working together harmoniously
- The costs and benefits of real collaboration
- How collaboration is a “good” kind of conflict and how the TKI® assessment can help jump-start your collaborative efforts
- Six evidence-based steps for achieving collaboration on your team and in your organization
- How to practically apply the steps using a real-world example