The audio for our recent interview with David Coleman is now available, and this was one of the most interesting ones we have done.

Themes to emerge during the interview include:

• The importance of taking a holistic view on collaboration , without which the chances of success are minimal.
• TCOP Model (numbers in brackets are weighting): Technology (1), Culture – OB (2), Economics (3), Politics – managements’ behaviour (4), and the addition of a fifth dimension: Space.
• Organisations typically see issues of collaboration as being all about technology.
• The benefits of collaboration – can it be measured/quantified?
• How important is trust for effective collaboration?
• The extent to which emotional and relational intelligence is necessary for effective collaboration.
• Why most organisations need a ‘Collaborative Shift’: a change in mental models to be successful, to looking at things holistically.
• The role of fit and chemistry in collaboration; and the relationship between local concept and the notion of ‘liking’.

David is the founder and Managing Director of Collaborative Strategies. He specializes in, amongst other things, online community and social network marketing & development, community management and various related fields. He is the author of 42 Rules for Successful Collaboration.

The recording can be accessed here.

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