Smarter Collaboration

2 The Talent Case for Smarter Collaboration

In the last chapter, we laid out the evidence that smarter collaboration propels the success of companies and nonprofit organizations facing complex challenges. Smarter collaboration makes it possible for organizations to innovate faster and more effectively, build customer loyalty, and minimize risks—all of which contributes to enhanced revenues and profits, or similarly attractive outcomes for nonprofits.

Now we present the case that smarter collaboration directly enhances the people who deliver that success, and helps their employer to get the most out of their talent. More than mere teamwork, smart collaboration creates a virtuous circle through its elements of why, who, and how. It focuses ...