Effective Collaboration

I think it is so interesting to see the dynamics of teams working collaboratively. I have seen my share of teams that were dysfunctional and disengaged from the process! I think from this experience that it is essential to step in and acknowledge the issues and offer support and leadership to ensure the team is working effectively. If I hear that the team is not in agreement, I think the best thing to do is to be honest and provide the team with an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas constructively. This could be through an anonymous survey or through a suggestion box. I think the most important thing is to get the team engaged in the process. Once we can get buy in from each member of the team, then the team can function effectively.