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Sharing and Collaboration as Keys to Success

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Imagine a world where sharing information and building horizontal relationships are the norm, not the exception.

In this world, collective intelligence is the star, and it does not depend so much on how brilliant individuals are, but rather on the connections between them.

In this world, the best ideas spread like a virus of good, driven by collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Trust and connectivity between people are essential for the success of this "epidemic" of creativity and innovation.

The quality of connections is also important.

Groups that thrive are those where everyone has a chance to make their voice heard, unlike groups dominated by a few leaders, where creativity often withers.

Openness to external ideas is also essential.

Collective intelligence thrives when there is a constant influx of new perspectives.

Challenges to sharing and collaboration:

Sharing and collaboration can be challenging, as they require overcoming barriers such as resistance to the status quo, lack of trust, and diversity of ideas.

To overcome these challenges, it is important to create a culture of trust and collaboration, where people feel safe sharing their ideas, even if they are different or challenging.

A concrete example of how sharing and collaboration have been used to create a better world is the creation of Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is a free and collaborative online encyclopedia that is edited by volunteers from all over the world.

Wikipedia is an example of how sharing information and collaboration can be used to create a valuable resource that is available to everyone.

In addition to Wikipedia, there are many other concrete examples of how sharing and collaboration have been used to create a better world.

For example, the development of vaccines and medicines, the construction of infrastructure, conflict resolution, and environmental protection are all examples of how collaboration between people from different backgrounds can lead to positive results.

Sharing and collaboration can be applied in different contexts, such as businesses, cities, and governments.

Organizations can create environments that promote collaboration by providing tools and resources that facilitate the sharing of information and collaboration between people.

This can include online communication and collaboration tools, training in collaboration skills, and a culture of trust and respect.

Individuals can become more collaborative by developing their communication and problem-solving skills.

This can be done through training, practice, and reflection.

Each of us can contribute to creating a better, more creative, and innovative world by sharing our ideas and collaborating with others.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, sharing and collaboration will become even more important.

Collective intelligence will play an increasingly important role in solving complex problems and creating new opportunities.

There are several barriers to sharing and collaboration, including:

• Resistance to the status quo: People may be reluctant to share information or collaborate with others if it means they will have to change their ideas or behaviors.

• Lack of trust: People may be hesitant to share information or collaborate with others if they do not trust them.

• Diversity of ideas: People may have difficulty collaborating with others if they are not open to different ideas.

The impact of sharing and collaboration can be measured in several ways, including:

• Increased productivity: Sharing and collaboration can lead to increased productivity, as people can work together to achieve common goals.

• Improved quality: Sharing and collaboration can lead to improved quality, as people can share knowledge and ideas to find better solutions.

• Reduced costs: Sharing and collaboration can lead to reduced costs, as people can share resources and services.

 

 

 

 

Posted on: October 02, 2023 10:31 AM | Permalink

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Tiago Romao Program Manager MSc. PgMP | PMP | ACP | PBA | CBAP | CSM| Altice Portugal | Meo Sobreda, Setubal/Almada, Portugal
Congratulations Luis, insightful article. Question, how to measure, quantify KPIs for productivity increase, quality improvement and costs reduction? Thanks for sharing, best regards

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Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Good read.
Thank you for sharing!

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Eduard Hernandez
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Senior Project Manager| Prothya Biosolutions Amsterdam, Netherlands
Good article, Luis. Musk said that the technology behind Tesla is freely accessible to anyone. This is rare, in most occasions information is protected by patents.

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Mohamed Mahfouz Cairo, C, Egypt
thanks

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