Submitted by Ulrike Dieterle
Ebling Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Collaboration is both a process and an outcome. It is a complex mix of clear communication, focused commitment, continued discovery and perpetual recovery. It involves planning, decision-making, problem solving, goal setting, sharing and flexibility. When successful, it can build long-lasting partnerships and rewarding results. Collaboration is essential to function successfully in today's ever-changing world. While few would negate the importance of effective collaboration, even fewer can claim to understand it and practice the basic concepts on a regular basis.
Based on a series of successful collaborations, related research and presentations, this poster provides an overview of core characteristics, guideposts for the collaborative journey, a sample toolkit to take along the way, and tips to avoid misadventures along the way. Check out the Toolkit of Effective Collaboration Bibliography.