Jamie Morley

Tammy , You raise a good point. Turnover is a momentum killer. As a manager, you need to be diligent about listening to your employees. Over 80% of employees leave a company because of their manager. Even if you can’t give raises, or promotions, or bonuses, most employees just need to feel as though they are part of a greater mission and they need to feel respected and heard. You have a huge impact on whether or not your employees feel valued. Unfortunately, we can’t always control turnover. If and when an employee does leave, make sure to address it… >>>

Jeff, I like your definition. An important aspect of collaboration is the willingness to work together. If people do not want to come together to reach consensus or a goal, it is not true collaboration. The essential skills you mention, like having an open mind, go a long way in encouraging people to “want to” collaborate. I would also add negotiation as a skill that is beneficial when collaborating. Knowing how to give and take during a project is very helpful. There is a book titled You can Negotiate Anything that is an easy read and has some good practical… >>>