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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.

They say that, in a carpentry shop, there was a strange assembly.

It was a meeting where the tools came together to analyze and discuss their differences.

A hammer held the presidency, but the participants demanded that he resign.

It made too much noise, and besides, it spent all its time hitting.

The hammer accepted his guilt, but asked that the screw also be expelled, claiming that he went around a lot to get something.

Faced with the attack, the screw agreed, but in turn asked for the sandpaper to be expelled.

Said she was very rough in her treatment of others, always getting into friction.

The sandpaper complied, with the condition that the metro be expelled, which always measured the others according to their measure, as if it were the only perfect one.

At that moment the carpenter entered, gathered everyone and started his work.

He used the hammer, the sandpaper, the metro, the screw...

And the rustic wood became beautiful furniture.

When the woodworker left, the tools returned to the discussion.

But the saw came forward and said:

- Gentlemen, it has been shown that we have defects, but the carpenter works with our qualities, highlighting our valuable points...

So instead of thinking about our weaknesses, we should focus on our strengths.

Then the assembly understood that:

• The hammer was strong

• The screw joined and gave strength

• Sandpaper was special for cleaning and smoothing roughness

• The meter was precise and accurate.

• They felt like a team, capable of producing with quality;

• And great joy came over everyone at the opportunity to work together.

The same is true of human beings.

When one person looks for faults in another, the situation becomes tense and negative.

On the contrary, when you sincerely seek the strengths of others, the best human achievements flourish.

It's easy to find faults...

Anyone can do it!

But find qualities?

This is for the wise!!!

                                          

A boy learned that there was a sage in his city and that all the people ran to the square to hear a little of his wisdom.                            

Intrigued, he decided to challenge the sage and see how wise he really was.                

The boy caught a small bird and headed for the square.                            

He managed to get close to the sage.              
- Sir, I would like to make you a challenge - replied the boy.             
- Surely my son, what is it about? - replied the wise man.                            

Placing his hands behind his back, the boy asked:             
– Is the bird I have in my hands alive or dead?                            

If the sage replied that he was alive, the boy would kill the bird by shaking its hand.                            

If the sage replied that he was dead, the boy would open his hand to release the bird that would fly to freedom.                            

The sage replied, after thinking silently for a few seconds:    
– The answer is in your hands.                            


What, for you, is the moral of this story?

A farmer owned some horses to help with the work on his small farm.

One day his foreman came with the news that one of his horses had fallen into an old abandoned well.

The farmer quickly went to the scene of the accident, assessed the situation, making sure that the animal was not injured, but due to the difficulty and high cost of removing it from the bottom of the well, he thought it would not be worth investing in a recovery rescue operation.

He then made the difficult decision:

- He ordered the foreman to sacrifice the animal, pouring dirt into the well and burying it right there.

And so it was done, the servants, commanded by the foreman, began to throw dirt into the hole in order to cover the horse.

But as the earth fell on its back, the animal shook and it was accumulating at the bottom, allowing the horse to climb.

Soon, the men realized that the horse didn't let itself be buried, but on the contrary, it was climbing as the earth filled the well, until finally, it managed to get out.

Knowing the case, the farmer was very pleased and the horse lived for many years serving the owner of the farm.

Conclusion:

If you are "down there", feeling undervalued, when, already certain of your disappearance, others throw the land of incomprehension, lack of opportunities and support, remember this horse.

Don't accept the earth that falls on you...

Shake it and climb on it.

And the more dirt, the more you go up... Up... Up, learning to get out of the hole...

Think about it!

I am very flattered and grateful for this tribute paid by the PMI Angola Chapter for my volunteer work
They know they can count on me in what I know and I can

I would like to take this opportunity to hope that in 2022 the PMI Angola Chapter will increase its influence and the number of members and spread the best practices in Project Management in Angola