The Collaboration
ChallengeKelly Freeman, Intranet Strategist,
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What is collaboration?
Your tools
The instructions & rules!1. Work together to build a tower using the materials you
have in the box
2. Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure
3. The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top
4. Use as Much or as Little of the Kit as you like
5. You may break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape
6. The Challenge lasts 18 minutes – you must not have to touch, hold up or otherwise support your structure to make it stand up
Any questions?
The instructions & rules!1. Work together to build a tower using the materials you
have in the box
2. Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure
3. The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top
4. Use as Much or as Little of the Kit as you like
5. You may break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape
6. The Challenge lasts 18 minutes – you must not have to touch, hold up or otherwise support your structure to make it stand up
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Judging and Winner
What did we learn from this challenge?
Define the ultimate goal
Tactics AND tools
Enlist the right people
Lead from the top
Encourage a new mind-set
Start right and maintain momentum
Principles of successful collaboration
Define the ultimate goal
Remind yourself of the definition of collaboration
Define what is to be achieved
Ensure clarity of understanding
Tactics AND tools
Understand the why before the how
Strategy before technology
Tools must fit into flow of work
Enlist the right people
Soft skills become critical in virtual teams
No bystanders
Size matters!
Ownership and accountability
Lead from the top
Transparency and vulnerability
Willingness to listen and learn
Use the tools
Encourage a new mind-set
Reward and recognise team players and collaborative behaviours
Answer ‘what’s in it for me’
Start right and maintain momentum
Familiarise and train
Kick off event
Easy quick win
Celebrate successes