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