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Two Key Characteristics of Collaboration

In a group, work collaboration refers to the teaching and learning methods a group uses
together to explore on the project they are undertaking whereas cooperation relates to the
grouping of people according to their specified activities and responsibilities. Collaboration is
characterized by integrating all the group members together to which creates a sense of
teamwork by making the members realize that they are to work together to succeed (Elliott,
2016). This helps them to learn from each other experience and improve on team performances.
It as well a way of developing a suitable communication line since every member of the group
will be aware of the group proceeding since the collaboration is meant to create a horizontal kind
of leadership where since the leaders focus directly to the group and not to the hierarchical
structure for communication.
Group thinking can be avoided by holding brainstorming sessions where every member
airs their views on an issue to be addressed by the team in a random manner giving room to
sharing of different opinions and ideas. Involving experts in the area of discussion also help in
overpowering the group members’ view by moderating and guiding on what is right when the
members have conflicting views (Elliott, 2016).
A collaborator should have specific skills which will be beneficial to the group. One of
them is that one should be able to communicate effectively with the group and the
communication channel. Second, a collaborator should also be a team player who focuses on the
group interest and not personal interest. They should also be tolerant to accommodate different
people with different characters and views in the group. Lastly, they should be reliable and
consistency to build faith and trust among the group members. Generation of critical feedback
can be achieved by encouraging more positive feedbacks than the positive ones, focusing on

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communicating other people’s positive aspects rather than focusing on their weaknesses and also
by emphasizing on collaboration by been objective when addressing a problem.
Criteria for Successful Collaboration
The three criteria for successful collaboration are which includes successful outcome,
team growth capability and also meaningful and satisfying experience. A successful outcome
will be attained by achieving the set goals within t...