Collaboration
noun
The action of working with
someone to produce or create something
The LeaderShape staff is in
Chicago for Program Coordinator Training this week and one of the recurring themes
for our time together is collaboration.
And although we are considering the idea of collaboration in relation to
planning The LeaderShape Institute, it certainly applies to many situations we
encounter throughout life.
When thinking about the
passions and visions that LeaderShapers want to pursue, it’s easy to be overwhelmed
with inspiration and by the amount of dedication it takes to reach the end
goal. There’s also the work part of it, too. Any of us could feel, at times,
overwhelmed with all that is involved when striving to reach our goals, to
pursue our passions, and to make an impact on our communities.
Here’s the thing though. We
aren’t alone.
We do not have to carry the
burden and joys of this work alone. We can connect with other people to create
something extraordinary. We can collaborate.
What is the next goal you
have ahead of you? Is there more you need to learn to move forward? Are their
talents beyond your own skill set that could contribute to reaching these
goals? Who do you know (or who can get to know) who shares a commitment to the
same passions and can energize and help drive
There is more beyond knowing
what work is to be done and determining who can join us in our efforts. It’s
important to be intentional about putting the tenets of collaboration to work.
As the LeaderShape staff
continues to expand our own knowledge and practices around collaboration, we
have come across so many resources to inform our work. Below are just a few
that might also support you as you connect with others to work towards common
goals with success.
Do you have any resources to
add? If so, please share them in the comments.
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