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According to this article by Salesforce, 86% of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration or ineffective communication as a reason for workplace failures.

That's HUGE. 🤯 And it's one of the reasons why I wanted to dive deep into it today.
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A while back, I was leading a project that seemed to have all the right ingredients: a talented team, solid objectives, and regular check-ins.

But something wasn’t clicking.

Despite our best intentions, everyone seemed to be on their own page—collaboration felt like a concept, not a reality.

Turns out, we weren’t really set up for success. Very few wanted to work together.

I realized then that simply telling a team to “collaborate” isn’t enough.

True collaboration needs structure, clarity, and, most importantly, trust.

In my LinkedIn article, I break down the biggest misconceptions about collaboration and what teams actually need to work together effectively.

Spoiler alert: It’s not about forcing consensus or endless meetings. 😉

I created an infographic below to illustrate the secrets behind successful collaboration.
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READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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🗓️ October 30, 2024 (Wed @ 12 PM CST) 3 Critical Mistakes Leaders Make When Resisting Change​
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A DISC assessment is your shortcut to understanding your unique leadership and communication style.

By breaking down your behaviors into Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, taking this assessment will reveal your strengths and areas for growth.
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​Book a DISC assessment with me—now only at $37 for the month of October (normally $197).

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Virtually Yours,

Donna Franklin West, MHA, PMP, CSM

CEO, The Virtual PM

☎️901-489-9850

📧connect@thevirtualpm.org

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