Collaboration takes place when two individuals or a group of people work together towards achieving a common goal by sharing their ideas, resources, and skills. With increasing competition in the marketplace, it has become extremely important to encourage entrepreneurs to be open to collaborate in order to improve productivity and results.
Here are important aspects that collaboration brings to the table:
- Brainstorming – Collaboration allows people to come together on a common platform and work towards the achievement of a common goal by offering various perspectives to provide solutions.
- Providing Value – Working towards the same goal inspires people with a strong sense of shared purpose. When everyone sees value in working together as the common goal gives them a meaningful reason to work together and to gain mutual benefits for everyone involved.
- Equal Involvement- Collaboration provides every person with equal opportunities to participate and communicate their ideas and gain success.
Great things happen when collaboration takes place:
It Promotes Self-Analysis
Collaboration challenges people to think, articulate and receive clarity about their competencies. It serves as a mirror that gives them a glimpse of their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, two heads are always better than one.
It Results in Problem Solving
When a variety of knowledge and skills are pooled, it creates a talent pool that is vast and more competent, able and experienced.
It Makes You Look at the Bigger Picture
No two people are the same, and when you have several people from different backgrounds working for you, you will need to know how to leverage those differences and identify how they can complement each other.
It Teaches
Essentially, you learn new things from each other.
It Allows for Cross Promotion
Cross promoting each other business, website or your social media platforms is a great way to grow everyone’s audiences.
“You know when you have achieved success, because you realized what you
wanted and brought someone with you.” – Ivette Mayo
Ivette Mayo is an award winning entrepreneur, business strategist, leadership expert, speaker and author. Visit website www.ivettemayo.com Ivette is always ready to encourage, empower and support you to be POWERFULLY SUCCESSFUL. Follow Ivette Mayo on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
