Summary
Collaboration is key to opening the feedback loop and making innovative breakthroughs. But how do we unlock and reimagine versatile ideas in the room? By putting people first and designing to connect individuals, collaboration design helps everyone feel like they’re included and contributing equally. Join MURAL’s Emilia Åström, Learning Experience Lead, and Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist, to learn how your team can use this proven method — and MURAL — to strategize, innovate, and create your best solutions.
Key Insights
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Collaboration is crucial and must be intentional, especially in hybrid work environments.
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The pandemic emphasized the importance of social connections at work.
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Collaboration design combines problem-solving and team engagement.
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Pre-session preparation enhances real-time collaboration effectiveness.
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Activities that encourage personal sharing foster trust among team members.
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Diversity in participation can be achieved through structured turn-taking.
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Collaboration activities should be fun and engaging to encourage participation.
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Reflecting on team experiences strengthens connections and improves future collaborations.
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Creating a 'collaborative intelligence' framework can unlock team potential.
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Regular connection points can prevent feelings of disconnection in remote teams.
Notable Quotes
"Collaboration is something that needs a lot more attention and that's why we are launching a new category called collaborative intelligence."
"What we think intelligent collaboration is, is to combine connecting as a team with problem-solving."
"A good collaboration experience does both connect and solve problems at the same time."
"If you do that on a regular basis, you can build a connection in an ongoing way."
"Think about how you can connect and reflect as well as solve problems together."
"Collaboration design is being very, very intentional about how you collaborate."
"We envision a whole new class of workers called collaboration designers."
"Instead of quarterly team retreats, think about how to connect on an ongoing basis."
"We're going to be talking more about the collaboration design Institute and have events and content around this topic."
"Don’t leave collaboration to chance; make it deliberate and purposeful."
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