“How often do we find ourselves going in just the one direction?  We have a problem, we think we know what the answer should be, and so we set off to talk to the people we think will have the answer were expecting.  However, by inviting other people in, people who might not be obvious collaborators, we’re opening ourselves up to new experiences and new information.”(GREAT TED TALKS:  Leadership. Harriet Minter)

I have lost count of the excellent…creative…innovative projects and services that I have been a part of as a result of collaborative communication.  By this I mean that prior to…during creation of…and final outcome delivery, beneficial communication took place every step and at every organizational level along the way!!

Participating in Collaborative Communication Marvels is always a “what about this idea” opportunity.  Better concepts may be offered by communicating at a greater level with those younger or older than those in charge.  Likewise establishing a standard Collaborative Communication operating procedure within an organization or business will most often lead to a more complete/correct progressive decision!

Collaborative Communication Marvels are NOT difficult to construct and become part of.  Most often collaborative communication experiences are created at no additional cost and/or even dedicated staff time.  Rather this style of inclusive communication processes just needs to be established as an overall priority to all involved.

Finally although I am a strong supporter of in-person “get-togethers”…the rise of collaborative communication technology  makes it easier than ever before to share ideas and heads off the traditional tendency of having just one owner per project.  Culturally encouraging everyone to share work, not as a way to lose ownership of it but instead as a way to achieve the best possible outcome, taps into this spirit of building Collaborative Communication Marvels!