In
traditional organizations, sharing
resources across organizational boundaries has been the exception
rather than the rule.
Today, we
must build and maintain these relationships to remain competitive. Sharing
costs, risks and credit for business successes, rather than competing
internally, is the new formula for success.
Partnership With Direct Reports
The concept of partnering to develop people’s skills is sometimes a difficult
one. When we begin to view our direct reports as “partners” in the business as
opposed to people working “for” us, we can reshape the relationships. Offering
“stretch assignments” and challenging people to continuously develop their
skills goes a long way toward achieving the success we seek. Also, really
“knowing” people—their hopes and dreams—enables us to “partner” in a much more
effective way.
Partnership
With Co-Workers
Working with peers to achieve organizational success can be tricky. Often,
peers are seen as competitors for the next promotion or “plumb” assignment—and
they are! In a collaborative culture, this competition is seen through
different eyes. Instead of “out-doing” the other person to get noticed, we must
work “with” others effectively in order to advance. Donating resources for the
greater good of the enterprise and working together to achieve mutual success
are hallmarks of a healthy, collaborative culture.
Partnering
With Other Leaders
Thinking more strategically about organizational success allows you to be
available for mentoring and being mentored. Sharing ideas and success stories,
creating an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect is key
to collaboration. Building and leveraging the total human resource of an
organization is now everyone’s job.
How are
your collaborative partnerships going with your "inside" partners.
About Glowan
The
Glowan Consulting Group was formed in 1993 on the premise that individuals and
organizations needed more than just pre-designed, prescripted
"training" to meet their human development goals. Organizations and
our societies are changing at a rate never seen before in our experience and we
need tools, techniques and support systems to meet those new challenges. Glowan
has been meeting those needs via our broad and deep offerings of Leadership and
Management Development Services and Products. Visit http://www.glowan.com for
more information.
