Collaboration What Makes It Work

Author : Paul W Mattessich, PhD,Kirsten M. Johnson
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781683367932

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Collaboration by Paul W Mattessich, PhD,Kirsten M. Johnson Pdf

This third edition of Collaboration: What Makes It Work—written nearly 25 years after the first edition was published—is an example of the enduring importance of collaboration. Reaction to the first edition, published in 1992, showed that researchers and practitioners alike found it a useful tool. They appreciated its emphasis on providing a practical reference for decision-making that built upon credible, research-based information. The 21st century has brought with it rapid changes and increasingly complex challenges. This third edition in large part responds to the complexity witnessed daily in the authors' work with community, nonprofit, and government organizations. It offers new research and insights paired with practitioner wisdom, adding a “how-to” perspective to help readers put the success factors to work. Nearly 25 years after the first edition was published, it is not just the "how" of collaboration that has changed—who we are collaborating with has changed as well. Today, nearly every collaboration involves some degree of working across difference. Bringing together diverse people, organizations, or sectors in a way that will foster collaborative success requires a unique set of skills. This third edition will ground you in the factors that support successful collaboration and assist you in incorporating those factors into your work.

Author : Paul W. Mattessich
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001-05-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781618589026

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Collaboration by Paul W. Mattessich Pdf

What makes the difference between your collaboration's failure or success? Collaboration: What Makes It Work, Second Edition answers this question with an up-to-date and in-depth review of collaboration research. This new edition also includes The Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory.

Author : Paul W. Mattessich,Kirsten M. Johnson
Publisher : Fieldstone Alliance
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1683367928

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Collaboration by Paul W. Mattessich,Kirsten M. Johnson Pdf

This third edition of Collaboration: What Makes It Work--written nearly 25 years after the first edition was published--is an example of the enduring importance of collaboration. Reaction to the first edition, published in 1992, showed that researchers and practitioners alike found it a useful tool. They appreciated its emphasis on providing a practical reference for decision-making that built upon credible, research-based information. The 21st century has brought with it rapid changes and increasingly complex challenges. This third edition in large part responds to the complexity witnessed daily in the authors' work with community, nonprofit, and government organizations. It offers new research and insights paired with practitioner wisdom, adding a "how-to" perspective to help readers put the success factors to work. Nearly 25 years after the first edition was published, it is not just the "how" of collaboration that has changed--who we are collaborating with has changed as well. Today, nearly every collaboration involves some degree of working across difference. Bringing together diverse people, organizations, or sectors in a way that will foster collaborative success requires a unique set of skills. This third edition will ground you in the factors that support successful collaboration and assist you in incorporating those factors into your work.

Author : Rob Cross
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781647820138

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Beyond Collaboration Overload by Rob Cross Pdf

Named the Best Management Book of 2021 by strategy+business Named one of "this month's top titles" in the Financial Times in September 2021 Named to the longlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Management & Culture category A plan for conquering collaborative overload to drive performance and innovation, reduce burnout, and enhance well-being. Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. Collaborative work consumes 85% of employees' time and is drifting earlier into the morning, later into the night, and deeper into the weekend. The dilemma is that we all need to collaborate more to create effective organizations and vibrant careers for ourselves. But conventional wisdom on teamwork and collaboration has created too much of the wrong kind of collaboration, which hurts our performance, health and overall well-being. In Beyond Collaboration Overload, Babson professor Rob Cross solves this paradox by showing how top performers who thrive at work collaborate in a more purposeful way that makes them 18-24% more efficient than their peers. Good collaborators are distinguished by the efficiency and intentionality of their collaboration—not the size of their network or the length of their workday. Through landmark research with more than 300 organizations, in-depth stories, and tools, Beyond Collaboration Overload will coach you to reclaim close to a day a week when you: Identify and challenge beliefs that lead you to collaborate too quickly Impose structure in your work to prevent unproductive collaboration Alter behaviors to create more efficient collaboration It then outlines how successful people invest this reclaimed time to: Cultivate a broad network—not a big one—for innovation and scale Energize others—a strong predictor of high performance Connect with others to reduce micro-stressors and enhance physical and mental well-being Cross' framework provides relief from the definitive problem of our age—dysfunctional collaboration at the expense of our performance, health and overall well-being.

Author : Julia M. Wondolleck,Steven Lewis Yaffee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015049634994

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Making Collaboration Work by Julia M. Wondolleck,Steven Lewis Yaffee Pdf

The authors explain the need for collaboration in the management of natural resources and cite successful partnerships doing so, including government agencies, community groups, businesses and individuals across the USA.

Author : Paul W. Mattessich
Publisher : Fieldstone Alliance
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1630262986

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Collaboration by Paul W. Mattessich Pdf

What makes the difference between your collaboration's failure or success? Collaboration: What Makes It Work, Second Edition answers this question with an up-to-date and in-depth review of collaboration research. This new edition also includes The Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory.

Author : Paul W. Mattessich,Barbara R. Monsey
Publisher : Fieldstone Alliance
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015034512080

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Collaboration--what Makes it Work by Paul W. Mattessich,Barbara R. Monsey Pdf

This literature review has the goals of: (1) reviewing and summarizing the existing research literature on factors which influence the success of collaboration; and (2) reporting the results of the research literature review so that people who want to initiate or enhance a collaborative effort can benefit from the experience of others. The review used computer-based bibliographies, contacted researchers interested in the topic, and tracked down bibliographic references in each document obtained. The scope of the search included the health, social science, education, and public affairs arenas. From the 133 studies examined, the screening excluded those documents that were general "how to" manuals, did not meet the definition of collaboration, or failed to meet other research criteria. After the screening, 18 studies remained and were reviewed carefully. The findings of the studies were blended together to identify 19 factors that influence successful collaboration. Contains 32 references. (EH)

Author : Ben Emmens
Publisher : Springer
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137538055

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Conscious Collaboration by Ben Emmens Pdf

When collaboration works, the results can be breath-taking! But it doesn’t always deliver on its potential. Collaboration has been defined as "an unnatural act practiced by non-consenting adults". And often that’s exactly what it is! Some collaboration can be painfully difficult with the result that problems are either ignored or smoothed over until the collaboration falters or disintegrates, or self-interest and personal agendas take over and conflict quickly arises. Collaboration and partnerships work well in the aid sector because they have to – no one body has the resources to solve massive problems on their own. Business often sees the advantages of collaboratively sharing costs without fully recognizing the shift in mindset that is required to take managers with a “winner takes all” worldview and get them performing effectively in a win-win world. Part of the solution lies in bringing consciousness to the workplace and developing it as a core competence. A conscious approach to business relationships, planning, and delivery can enable individuals and organizations to truly think about what they are doing, make changes where needed, and become more effective. It is a particularly effective way of managing the multiple and occasionally conflicting stakeholder objectives inherent in any collaborative project. The author draws on his experience in the aid sector and with non-profit organizations to describe the building blocks that underpin successful collaboration, and inspires us to re-think the way we work together, for good.

Author : Russell M. Linden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787967994

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Working Across Boundaries by Russell M. Linden Pdf

Working Across Boundaries is a practical guide for nonprofit and government professionals who want to learn the techniques and strategies of successful collaboration. Written by Russell M. Linden, one of the most widely recognized experts in organizational change, this no nonsense book shows how to make collaboration work in the real world. It offers practitioners a framework for developing collaborative relationships and shows them how to adopt strategies that have proven to be successful with a wide range of organizations. Filled with in-depth case studies—including a particularly challenging case in which police officers and social workers overcome the inherent differences in their cultures to help abused children—the book clearly shows how organizations have dealt with the hard issues of collaboration. Working Across Boundaries includes Information on how to select potential partners Guidelines for determining what kinds of projects lend themselves to collaboration and which do not Suggestions on how to avoid common pitfalls of collaboration Strategies proven to work consistently The phases most collaborative projects go through The nature of collaborative leadership

Author : Paul W. Mattessich,Barbara R. Monsey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Cooperativeness
ISBN : OCLC:1330337484

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Collaboration--what Makes it Work by Paul W. Mattessich,Barbara R. Monsey Pdf

Author : Morten T. Hansen
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422115152

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Collaboration by Morten T. Hansen Pdf

"Deciding when to collaborate - and when not to - is the first critical step in disciplined collaboration. To master collaboration is to know when not to do it. ... Highlights common collaboration traps that managers must avoid. ... Also identifies four major barriers to successful collaboration - the "not-invented-here" syndrome, hoarding, search problems, and transfer issues - and show leaders how to spot them." - cover.

Author : Heidi K. Gardner
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781633691117

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Smart Collaboration by Heidi K. Gardner Pdf

A Washington Post Bestseller Not all collaboration is smart. Make sure you do it right. Professional service firms face a serious challenge. Their clients increasingly need them to solve complex problems—everything from regulatory compliance to cybersecurity, the kinds of problems that only teams of multidisciplinary experts can tackle. Yet most firms have carved up their highly specialized, professional experts into narrowly defined practice areas, and collaborating across these silos is often messy, risky, and expensive. Unless you know why you’re collaborating and how to do it effectively, it may not be smart at all. That’s especially true for partners who have built their reputations and client rosters independently, not by working with peers. In Smart Collaboration, Heidi K. Gardner shows that firms earn higher margins, inspire greater client loyalty, attract and retain the best talent, and gain a competitive edge when specialists collaborate across functional boundaries. Gardner, a former McKinsey consultant and Harvard Business School professor now lecturing at Harvard Law School, has spent over a decade conducting in-depth studies of numerous global professional service firms. Her research with clients and the empirical results of her studies demonstrate clearly and convincingly that collaboration pays, for both professionals and their firms. But Gardner also offers powerful prescriptions for how leaders can foster collaboration, move to higher-margin work, increase client satisfaction, improve lateral hiring, decrease enterprise risk, engage workers to contribute their utmost, break down silos, and boost their bottom line. With case studies and real-world insights, Smart Collaboration delivers an authoritative case for the value of collaboration to today’s professionals, their firms, and their clients and shows you exactly how to achieve it.

Author : Gretchen Anderson
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781492041689

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Mastering Collaboration by Gretchen Anderson Pdf

Collaboration is key for organizations in the 21st century, yet few business people have been trained to teach this skill. How do you advance ideas in a collaborative way and then communicate them throughout your company? In this practical book, author Gretchen Anderson shows you how to generate ideas with others while gaining buy-in from all levels of your organization. Product managers, designers, marketers, technical leaders, and executives will obtain better insight into how team members work together to make decisions. Through tangible exercises and techniques, you’ll learn how to turn promising ideas into products, services, and solutions that make a real difference in the market. Use a framework to develop ideas into hypotheses to be tested and refined Avoid common pitfalls in the collaboration process Align communication approaches to ensure that collaboration is effective and inclusive Structure events or meetings for different types of collaboration depending on the people involved Practice giving and receiving critiques to foster inclusion without resorting to consensus-based decisions

Author : Michael Barry Winer
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781620454206

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Collaboration Handbook by Michael Barry Winer Pdf

This is your complete guide to putting together a collaboration that gets results! You'll see how to get a collaboration going, define the results you're after, determine everyone's roles, create an action plan, and evaluate the results. Includes a case study, worksheets, and special sidebars with helpful tips such as what to do at your first meeting.

Author : David F. Carr
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118658536

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Social Collaboration For Dummies by David F. Carr Pdf

Realize the potential of social collaboration in business with this easy-to-understand guide Social media have proven to be an engaging and addictive mode of communication and information gathering for users on a personal level. However, by applying that same philosophy, a corporate collaboration system that employs social technologies could potentially get employees more involved in running an efficient and effective business. This fun and friendly guide shows you exactly how to put social networking to work in order to achieve business goals. Taking you beyond just the features and tools of social collaboration, the book focuses on where and how social collaboration principles and technologies can be applied in order to enhance the performance of an organization, regardless of how big or small it may be. Helps businesses understand how to introduce social collaboration practices into their organizations in order to create the results they are seeking Details ways to transform a business into a social business by using social collaboration technologies Provides case studies that exemplify ways in which business can engage and learn in social collaboration Social Collaboration For Dummies is an ideal introductory guide for anyone looking to use social collaboration to lead to improvements in productivity, organizational agility, innovation, and employee engagement.