Collaboration

Performance Indicators

An effective collaborator...

• works cooperatively in team-based way towards goal

• is flexible and adaptable to the contributions of others

• engages in productive dialogue

• takes action to move the group forward

• asks questions to clarify, challenge, probe, explore, and/or learn

• considers different perspectives and is willing to compromise

• takes initiative to lead and be inclusive of others

• actively listens without judgement

• is responsive to the needs of the group

• Stays on tasks

• Promotes a strong work ethic in others

• Works to make sure others feel valued sharing their opinions

• Conversely respectively with others

• Proactively seeks and provides feedback

Overarching Understandings

• Quality collaboration requires active listening, cooperation, and engagement.

• Collaboration involves engaging in productive dialogue to move the group forward.

• As people collaborate and remain open to other’s perspectives, their thinking can be enhanced by the interchanges with others.

• Working with others can be productive; however, “groupthink” can be limiting.

Overarching Essential Questions

• How can I best contribute to this group?

• What is the value of collaboration?

• How are my contributions impacting the group?

• How is the group impacting me?

• How do we avoid “groupthink”?

• How can we best work together?