What is Collaboration ?

Low Collaboration

• Authoritarian or hierarchical communication
• General feeling that contributions do not matter to leadership
  
• Fear of speaking up
  

High Collaboration

• Transparent cross-functional sharing of information and opinions
• Participants feel their work is valued and their contributions matter
• Freedom to express ideas without fear of retaliation

Why does it matter in the workplace?

Low Collaboration

• Low engagement in work
  
• Poor task achievement

High Collaboration

• Lower turnover
  
• Increased innovation
  
• Customer satisfaction

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