28 Collaborate: The Art of We
Internal Collaboration
Although the benefi ts are substantial, collaboration with other organiza-
tions, especially competitors, can be complex and pose some risks (more
on this in Chapter Four). e workplace seems to be a more logical place
for collaboration to take place. Unfortunately, many organizations fail to
encourage collaboration among their employees, and many corporate cul-
tures actively discourage it or fail to provide the support that is essential
for it to succeed.
at’s surprising, when you consider that collaboration among the vari-
ous teams and departments is central to an organization’s ability to make
the best use of its resources, increase its productivity, and succeed in today’s
crowded marketplace. ...