Encouraging Collaboration MDSD Centennial Coordinator Training Activity MDSD

Encouraging Collaboration MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training

Activity MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 1

Session Objectives �Define collaboration �Recognize characteristics �List the qualities of successful collaborators �Identify ways to encourage collaboration within the Centennial team MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 2

Collaboration: To work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 3

Working Collaboratively �Share ideas �Give feedback and support �Solve problems together �Share decision making responsibility MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 4

Successful Collaborators: �Engage in conversation �Elicit creativity �Seek self-knowledge MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 5

Successful Collaborators: �Invite contribution �Make others look good �Manage disagreement well MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 6

The Centennial Team Centennial Action Committee MD/SD Centennial Coordinators District Centennial Coordinators Clubs MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 7

Advantages of Collaboration �Increased creativity/ideas �Improved communication �Smarter use of resources �Improved problem solving �Greater support �Better results! MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 8

Group Activity: Ways to Encourage Collaboration MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 9

Ways to Encourage �Share benefits and advantages �Establish relationships �Set the groundwork �Decide on communication tools �Model collaboration MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 10

Session Objectives �Define collaboration �Recognize characteristics �List the qualities of successful collaborators �Identify ways to collaborate MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 11

“Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. ” Mattie Stepanek - Poet MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 12

Evaluation MD/SD Centennial Coordinator Training 13