One of the biggest myths in business is that collaboration means everyone must agree. In "Want Collaboration? Accept—and Actively Manage—Conflict," authors Jeff Weiss and Jonathan Hughes argue that the best results come from managed disagreement.
Before greenlighting a cross-departmental project, calculate the "collaboration premium." Subtract the costs of coordination and the opportunity costs of other work from the projected returns. If the number is negative, it’s better to work independently. 4. Become a "Connector" Leader
Herminia Ibarra and Morten Hansen describe the most effective C-suite executives as "collaborative leaders" who don't just manage down—they manage across.
One of the biggest myths in business is that collaboration means everyone must agree. In "Want Collaboration? Accept—and Actively Manage—Conflict," authors Jeff Weiss and Jonathan Hughes argue that the best results come from managed disagreement.
Before greenlighting a cross-departmental project, calculate the "collaboration premium." Subtract the costs of coordination and the opportunity costs of other work from the projected returns. If the number is negative, it’s better to work independently. 4. Become a "Connector" Leader
Herminia Ibarra and Morten Hansen describe the most effective C-suite executives as "collaborative leaders" who don't just manage down—they manage across.