Summary

Generating excellent collaboration requires excellent communication, cohesive purpose and creative thinking with the right people at the right time and for the right reason. In this regard, having meaningful opportunities to participate is vitally important. Examples include cross-functional teams, e- teams and communities of practice. Businesses are full of innovative and fresh approaches to interaction and cross-fertilization. However, just because people are communicating or having a meeting does not necessarily mean you have winning innovation and business thinking. The ultimate success lies in the flexibility of leadership and the ability to captivate interest and involvement. Only then will you have the opportunities to open up people s hearts and minds so that you can have the fertile ground to then grow competitive advantage and ensure lasting success.