Team members mirror a leader's behavior. Therefore, leaders should practice collaboration, be clear with goals, and encourage community and relationships that drive collaboration.
- Imagine a situation where we have engineers,…supply chain professionals, quality personnel,…and designers trying to perform a task,…but without a clear goal.…Each function will probably perform their part…based on what they each think is right.…Plus, without the incentive to collaborate,…the project outcome will not be so good.…This is where a leader can make a positive difference…since people often do as the leader does.…Here are a few ideas for leaders to improve collaboration…amongst their teams.…
Since relationships are a critical component…that help promote collaborative behaviors,…you can show how you build relationships…by actively listening to everyone on the project,…especially people that are sitting…in another part of the world.…True listening requires one to be fully available,…to stop multitasking, and show curiosity…by asking questions for clarification.…By doing this, you're showing respect for others,…which is a key element in building trust…and maintaining a relationship.…
By establishing great relationships,…
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1/4/2019- Effective supplier and customer communication steps
- Bridging time zones and language gaps
- Finding similarities with global team players
- Emailing and texting in global situations
- How power distance affects decisions
- Proper communication via drawings and specifications
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