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Jameson Lyon

How do you set the stage for good collaborations?

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TL;DR edit —— Some big answers and themes so far • Good value + mission alignment (s/o Maya, Ambrose) • Kindness, openness and friendliness (s/o Amy) • Showing gratitude/humility (s/o Hira, Amy, Ghulam) • Establishing credibility (s/o Sidra) • Strong communication (s/o Hamza) This question came up recently in a Create Connected drop; my guest Georgann landed on good intuitive chemistry (like when you hit it off with someone at a party)

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Maya A
I think a big one is having clear goals and objectives that all parties agree upon. I think having a discussion on what the desired outcome of the collaboration for each person fosters an environment of open communication and trust, which often leads to great results :)
Jameson Lyon
@mayaa.17 trueee! So making sure you and your collaborators are aligned in mission/"why" before jumping in?
Hira Batra
By showing gratitude.
Ghulam Mustafa
Collaboration is not about what you bring to the table but what you take away from the table. You will not succeed in collaborative environment if you are trying to dominate or control the other members. Team work is all about working together toward a common goal. If you can come to the table with a humble spirit and the desire to learn from others, then you will do great. Remember that collaboration is not about what you bring to the table but what you take away from the table.
Jameson Lyon
@m_ghulam_mustafa Thanks for your reply, Ghulam. I'm a bit confused though! In my mind, collaboration is quite literally bringing my skills to the table to share with others. I don't think humility and desire to learn imply that you are hiding/removing yourself. I could be wrong though. How do you see it?
Sidra Arif
Establish credibility: People do business with those they trust. If they can’t trust you they won’t work with you. This is why you should build your credibility through sound and consistent communications.
Jameson Lyon
@sidraarifali very interesting take, Sidra. Thank you! I hadn't thought of credibility as a contributor to collaboration, but I suppose it does imply some preexisting proof to put your collaborators' minds at ease.