Collaboration

Today I presented the workshop "Team Planning for Student Success." It was full of quotes on teamwork and cooperation and was well-received by both groups who attended. I had fun with them, and was exhausted when it was over. The interesting part is that I kept thinking about my team at work, and how all of this applied to us. We used to be a very cohesive team, but lately a few cracks have appeared. Several people today mentioned that the hardest part about strong collaborative teams was keeping the momentum going. So true! One characteristic and requirement for effective teams is trust. Right now there's a lack of trust and respect with one person that is hurting the team. It's important that we solve that situation and get back to the productive team that we can be. It's time to use the QBQ questions. What can I do to improve collaboration? How can I build the spirit of trust and respect?