Collaborative Principles

First in a nine courses designed to teach essential principles of ethical, productive group collaboration and decision-making, suitable for any advisory or project team setting.

Lesson: Respect for Each Other

The foundation of fruitful collaboration is genuine mutual esteem. Every person in the group must recognize the inherent value and potential contribution of every other member, regardless of experience, background, or current role. Dialogue should be conducted with the utmost courtesy, using mild language and a respectful tone, even when disagreeing strongly with an idea. Personal attacks, sarcasm, or dismissive attitudes are destructive and shut down the creative flow necessary for finding the best solutions. The focus should always be on critiquing the idea, never the person who offered it.

Fostering a Cooperative Spirit

The Global Perspective

Achieving Cohesion

Equitable Participation

7th in a nine courses designed to teach essential principles of ethical, productive group collaboration and decision-making, suitable for any advisory or project team setting.

8th in a nine courses designed to teach essential principles of ethical, productive group collaboration and decision-making, suitable for any advisory or project team setting.

9th in a nine courses designed to teach essential principles of ethical, productive group collaboration and decision-making, suitable for any advisory or project team setting.