Building a collaborative culture in any organization is challenging at best, especially in an era marked by a slow return by employees to the office and historically low engagement. We also live in a society that reveres (and rewards) the unique accomplishments of individuals, with media focusing on the visionary CEO, the charismatic politician or the high-profile entertainer rather than stories about organizations that strategically advance major initiatives through deep collaboration.

At TCS Education System, we’ve always believed that collaboration and a shared team spirit must be at the core of any organization’s success. We’ve learned from experience that in higher education, legacy models of siloed groups—faculty, administration, staff, students, trustees and alumni—are ill-equipped to respond to today’s complex challenges that require radical new modes of thinking.

That’s why we believe a culture of collaboration is the only viable model to strengthen prospects for long-term success and sustainability. Building and nurturing such a culture, however, requires discipline, patience and, appropriately enough, collaboration. Here are just a few tips based on my experience for any organization seeking to create or strengthen collaboration.

  1. Set A Collaborative Tone From The Top
  2. Foster Channels Of Collaboration
  3. Collaborate To Advance Institutional Goals
  4. Apply Past Mistakes For Future Learning
  5. Use Collaboration As A Path To Purposeful Growth

Read the full article about collaboration by Michael Horowitz at Forbes.