The document discusses the use of online tools to enhance collaborative teamwork, particularly in healthcare, highlighting benefits like improved outcomes for women and job satisfaction. It identifies barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations, and lack of funding that hinder collaboration. Additionally, it suggests virtual teams and free online tools as solutions to foster communication and professional networks.

1. Sarah Stewart 2010 [email_address] http://www.flickr.com/photos/22177648@N06/2137737248 How to use online tools for collaborative teamwork

2. Collaborative teamwork improves outcomes for women, increases job satisfaction & effectiveness of maternity services http://www.flickr.com/photos/22177648@N06/2137735924

3. Barriers to collaborative teamwork ‘ www.flickr.com/photos/44124477712@N01/19954330

4. Time constraints caused by heavy workloads and shortages of staff www.flickr.com/photos/21649179@N00/406635986

5. Geographical location inhibits face-to-face meetings especially for rural & remote practitioners http://www.flickr.com/photos/22965089@N00/32325828

6. Lack of funding for time release, back-fill, flights and accommodation

7. Health professionals are advised to think about how they can function as 'virtual teams' www.flickr.com/photos/12836528@N00/3143417443

8. Free online tools reduces costs of teamwork,

9. encourages flexibility of time & place,

10. which in turn supports the sustainability of the team. www.flickr.com/photos/18374272@N00/183503927

11. Online communication tools support development of professional networks & communities of practice, http://www.flickr.com/photos/49503019876 @N01/1804295568

12. with open membership to include other staff, health professionals & consumers. www.flickr.com/photos/52005963@N00/245744537

13. Free online tools for communication & collaboration,

14. Facebook

16. WiziQ & Dimdim

17. finding & sharing information

19. YouTube

20. Delicious www.flickr.com/photos/94507863@N00/2523524390

21. Slideshare

22. & project development.

23. Blog

24. Google Docs

25. Wiki

26. Questions to think about? What digital skills do my colleagues and I need to develop? How do I work with IT services to ensure I have full Internet access at work? What attitudes (personal and others) do I need to overcome? What tools would be most appropriate in my context?

27. Presentation available: http://www.slideshare.net/sarahs [email_address] http://sarah-stewart.blogspot.com Twitter: SarahStewart Skype: sarah.m.stewart