Collaboration is more than an organizational skill, although it is teachable and should be taught. But a collaborative approach to work can be a shared value that permeates every day — the way work is done, decisions get made, and relationships are structured. It can become a culture.
Collaboration is no longer a choice or just another tactic. Working in teams is something employers now expect because they know the essential role it plays in team success. Workers who collaborate spend 64% more time on their tasks with higher engagement, lower fatigue levels, and a higher success rate than their counterparts who work alone.