A lot of us would say that we are working within a group in some capacity. But how can we tell if this group is considered collaborative? In a collaborative group everyone feels free to express themselves without concern of judgment. These groups also have the freedom to grow and develop the focus of the group by utilizing the individual talents of everyone involved, rather than focusing on the weaknesses of the individuals.
According to Warren Bennis and Patricia Ward Biederman in their book Organizing Genius, they state "A great group is more than a collection of first-rate minds. Its a miracle." By creating a common purpose, filled with a spirit of optimism, a collaborative group is more willing to be open, honest, and focused on working together to achieve their goal. They realize that no one person is smarter than the whole of everyone and are willing to lay it all out in the open to make sure that no stone is unturned, while at the same feeling immersed in a rich, engaging, and socially rewarding experience.
Even if for only a short time, when we are involved in a group like this, that is in tune and on the same page, it is invigorating and inspiring. When information is allowed to flow and dialogue is rich, no matter how stressful the situation is a collaborative group will work to flourish in spite of seemingly impossible odds. Failure is never an option and success is the only choice. Yes, a group of great people can achieve a goal, but at what price to the group? A collaborative group will achieve great things while also growing the intellect of the group. A great group will achieve a greater goal, while at the same time developing greater people.
According to Warren Bennis and Patricia Ward Biederman in their book Organizing Genius, they state "A great group is more than a collection of first-rate minds. Its a miracle." By creating a common purpose, filled with a spirit of optimism, a collaborative group is more willing to be open, honest, and focused on working together to achieve their goal. They realize that no one person is smarter than the whole of everyone and are willing to lay it all out in the open to make sure that no stone is unturned, while at the same feeling immersed in a rich, engaging, and socially rewarding experience.
Even if for only a short time, when we are involved in a group like this, that is in tune and on the same page, it is invigorating and inspiring. When information is allowed to flow and dialogue is rich, no matter how stressful the situation is a collaborative group will work to flourish in spite of seemingly impossible odds. Failure is never an option and success is the only choice. Yes, a group of great people can achieve a goal, but at what price to the group? A collaborative group will achieve great things while also growing the intellect of the group. A great group will achieve a greater goal, while at the same time developing greater people.
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