The Collaborator, Unfocus Groups, Cross Training, Zappos

1. THE COLLABORATOR
INNOVATION AND TEAMS

2. “IN THE LONG HISTORY OF HUMANKIND (AND
ANIMAL KIND, TOO) THOSE WHO HAVE LEARNED
TO COLLABORATE AND IMPROVISE MOST
EFFECTIVELY HAVE PREVAILED.”
Charles Darwin
INNOVATION AND TEAMS

3. THE ORGANIZING
PERSONAS
INNOVATION AND TEAMS

4. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE ORGANIZING PERSONAS
These personas are able to get things done and move
things forward within organizations. They know how to
navigate organizational processes like project reviews,
budgeting and resource allocation meetings.

5. THE COLLABORATOR

6. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE COLLABORATOR
▸Values team over the individual
▸More of a coach than a boss
▸Creates opportunities for team members to grow and
take on new roles

7. INNOVATION AND TEAMS
THE COLLABORATOR
UNLIKELY
PARTNERS

8. COLLABORATING

9. UNFOCUS GROUPS

10. CROSS-TRAINING

12. PURCHASING
MARKETING
SALES
OPERATIONS

14. COLLABORATION
THROUGH
COHABITATION

15. GET OUT
OF THE OFFICE

16. DESCRIPTIONS
ACTIVITY

19. PASSING THE
BATON

21. PEOPLE
ARE
PEOPLE

22. THE SOCCER
MODEL

23. HOW HAVE YOU HELPED, OR HOW CAN YOU HELP,
FACILITATE COLLABORATION ON YOUR TEAM PROJECT?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK 4