Perspectives
Free resources for collaboration enthusiasts:
how-to guides, opinion articles, tip sheets, videos, and more.
What the heck is a Chief Collaboration Officer?
Myco
“Huh. Do companies have Chief Collaboration Officers?,” I thought. “Is that a thing? If it’s not a thing, it should totally be a thing.”
Collaboration Challenges in the Workplace and How to Address Them
Myco
"Taught by relationships researcher and collaboration facilitator Dr. Deb Mashek, this seven day email course introduces three frameworks participants can use to: (1) Analyze the needs of their collaborative efforts;
(2) Identify points of intervention for improving strained collaborations; and
(3) Create a plan to address those needs. "
5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships in Diverse Groups
Psychology Today
5 ways to build stronger collaborations across functional areas, ranks, organizations, generations, geographies, and cultures.
10 Tips for Collaborative Calendaring
Psychology Today
Hold others' needs in mind and pitch in a little extra effort.
Fill Your Work-Life Jar With What Matters Most: Relationships
Psychology Today
What's at stake if we treat our workplace relationships as an afterthought.
9 Ways to Improve Your Collaborative Meetings
Myco
A checklist to help you and your colleagues prepare for your next meeting
College graduates lack preparation in the skill most valued by employers — collaboration
The Hechinger Report
The ability to work in teams may have taken a hit in the pandemic
More Effective Meetings
The Lisa Show
Tips for creating more satisfying collaborative meetings
10 Questions to Ask Before Beginning a Collaboration
Psychology Today
How to create a satisfying and productive collaboration.
It’s OK to Ask, 'What’s in It for Me?'
Psychology Today
Aligning incentives strengthens collaborations.
Talk Tokens: A Key to Tough Conversations
Psychology Today
In parenting and beyond, a talk token can serve as a key, keeping the doorway open to important conversations and treasured connections.
Collabor(h)ate with Collaboration Maven, Dr. Deb Mashek
Counsel Culture
Deb's conversation with Counsel Culture host Eric Brooker
Healthy Collaborative Relationships Require Effort and Know-How
Psychology Today
Why is collaboration so difficult? Because relationships are difficult.
Together Again: Cultivating Collaboration
How Do We Fix It?
The skills needed to collaborate well are vital for us to learn in our professional lives.
Are you Collaborating or Networking?
Mining Mavericks
Myco's Deb Mashek joins Jason Fearnow on the Mining Mavericks podcast
Want to nudge the collaborative spirit? Talk about yourself
Psychology Today
Self-disclosure creates connection and builds trust
9 Ways to Improve Your Collaborative Meetings
Psychology Today
How to make sure your meetings advance the cause.
The Science of Collaborating Effectively
Breaking the Fever
How true collaboration emerges within and between groups, why it breaks down, and what companies can do to foster it
Collaboration Is a Key Skill. So Why Aren’t We Teaching It?
MIT Sloan Management Review
New research finds that despite the importance of collaboration, most organizations fall short when it comes to helping workers build their relationship skills.
How to Say Yes When Others Offer to Help Your Business
Psychology Today
Accept the right kind of support at the right time to increase success.
How the Stories You Tell Yourself Hurt Relationships at Work
Psychology Today
Storytelling is normal, but it can undermines healthy collaboration.
Mixed Feelings About Collaboration? Welcome to the Club
Psychology Today
It's not uncommon to both love and hate collaboration.
9 Scary Collaborators
Psychology Today
Let’s face it, some individuals are better collaborators than others.
Want to Build Stronger Workplace Relationships?
Psychology Today
By behaving communally, you’re saying, “I value our relationship and want it to continue. I’m here for you, and know you’re here for me, too.”
Consortial collaboration during COVID
Association for Collaborative Leadership
In May 2021, we asked 37 consortial leaders about the ways collaboration among their member institutions had changed, if at all, during COVID
Ep 18: Partnering with others in service to financial sustainability
Myco
Guest Charlie Anastasi
Collaborative Action Model
Myco
Leveraging our Collaborative Action Model, we tailor each engagement to address the specific needs, challenges, and contexts of our clients.
