Collaboration involves people working together to produce a shared goal or result. Working collaboratively ensures greater success. In order to be successful: organizations must learn what collaboration entails and collaborative environment looks like, gain an understanding of the advantages and obstacles, and how to develop strategies to improve a collaborative work environment. Course Topics: Session One: Course Overview Setting the Stage Agenda Review Learning Objectives Action Plans and Evaluations Session Two: Being Collaborative What is Collaboration? Qualities of a Collaborator Break Session Three: Elements of Successful Collaboration Elements of Collaboration Five Elements of a Successful Collaboration Collaboration, Teamwork, Cooperation: What is the Difference? How to Make Collaboration Work: 6 Predictable Stages Morning Wrap-Up Lunch Energizer: What Did You Learn? Session Four: Benefits of Collaboration What Are the Advantages of Collaboration Collaborative Workspace Corporate Culture of Collaboration Features to Help Create a Collaborative Workspace Break Session Five: Common Obstacles Five Arguments Against Collaboration Tips to Overcome Collaborative Obstacles: Rewarding Team Collaboration Session Six: Technology and Collaboration Implementing Technology to Facilitate Collaboration Workshop Wrap-Up