Abstract
Understanding the concept “collaboration” is crucial when working in a team as a professional. Teamwork is frequently found in many professional positions and is a beneficial part of being a professional. This chapter explores team collaboration as a professional. Topics covered in this chapter include the definition of teams, the definition of collaboration, team leadership, strategies for successful collaboration, benefits of collaboration, and challenges of collaboration. The chapter will conclude by exploring how diversity can impact our collaboration in a team and key terms.
There is no “i” in team, but there should be more than one working “I” in a team in order for it to be successful.
TopWhat Is Collaboration?
Collaboration is when more than one person comes together to work with each other towards a common goal. This is important when teams work together. As a professional, team collaboration is very common, although it is not always easy.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Emotional Intelligence: The ability to recognize and manage emotions properly.
Designated Leader: A leader that is appointed to be the leader for team collaboration.
Team: A group of two or more people who work together towards a common goal.
Mission Statement: A brief statement that indicates the goal of a company.
Problem-Solving Process: Clearly establishing the problem(s), discussing various solutions to solve the problem, evaluating all solutions to select the best solution (or a combination of solutions), and then determine how to best implement the selected solution.
Emergent Leader: A leader that emerges over time as a group gets to know the person.
Social Facilitation Effect: The presence of others around us that are engaged in the same task can boost motivation.
Groupthink: Mode of thinking in which individual members of small cohesive groups tend to accept a viewpoint or conclusion that represents a perceived group consensus, whether or not the group members believe it to be valid, correct, or optimal.
Networking: When individuals make connections with others in order to build relationships as a professional.
Implied Leader: A leader that is deferred to as a leader due to a certain expertise, quality, or even demographic that can pinpoint that individual as a leader.
Collaboration: When more than one person come together to work with each other towards a common goal.