Collaboration can sometimes be an unusual concept within the work environment. From my experience in corporate jobs, I\u2019ve noticed an undercover energy of competition and hierarchies. Underneath the \u2018team members\u2019 there can be a thread of worry about their jobs, looking good and knowledgeable, or a separate goal that is not related to the project at hand; for example aiming for a promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each person provides his\/her particular expertise, and the result is conceived out of everyone being present throughout the process. To participate in each stage does not necessarily mean all collaborators contribute their knowledge and expertise at all times. Sometimes, being silent yet fully present is the best way to participate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I constantly thrive to create a working process that is truly collaborative, boundaried and expansive. This awareness has helped me build a network of amazing collaborators (including sometimes the employees within the client\u2019s company that become part of the project). I like to have the best possible collaborator for each project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The environment I\u2019m talking about is not a specific place or room\u2013 I work from home, and most of the communications with my clients are via email, via Zoom or on a project management platform. When I say environment I refer to the \u2018conditions\u2019 or \u2018atmosphere\u2019 that needs to be created for the team to work succesfully. Often, what truly motivates people to contribute their best is the feeling of being heard and trusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What motivates me the most is feeling that I am making a positive contribution. I love bringing the right collaborators to each project\u2013 it creates a unique magic formula and delivers the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If appropriate we invite everyone in the team to join in from the start. Spending time getting to know each other is crucial in creating an atmosphere of helpfulness, transparency and understanding. It also builds team momentum. 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We have a team in place. How do we create best conditions to promote creativity and productivity when working remotely?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n