Chapter 9. The Strength in Numbers Is Collaboration

In this episode from Pamela Hackett's book Manage to Engage, our hosts discuss how Hackett advocates for collaboration as crucial for achieving remarkable results in business. She emphasizes overcoming obstacles to collaboration, such as internal politics and power struggles, and highlights the importance of fostering a culture of helpfulness and shared responsibility. The book uses various examples, including African proverbs and real-world case studies, to illustrate the benefits of collaboration and offers practical advice on building collaborative workplaces. It stresses the need for adaptable management styles and organizational structures that facilitate cross-functional teamwork and the leveraging of diverse skills and expertise. Ultimately, the book promotes collaboration as a source of innovation, efficiency, and enhanced employee engagement.You can learn more in the book published by Wiley: In this chapter we dig deep into the need for collaboration as a multiplier but take it beyond borders and outline the road to powerful partnerships. Further, faster, together. Knock down silos and open the doors to other teams – inside and outside your business. We hope you enjoyed this free learning experience. Follow Manage to Engage Author, Pamela Hackett, on LinkedInBuy the book Manage to Engage, How great managers create remarkable results, on Amazon or where all great books are sold.Manage to Engage. How great managers create remarkable results is published by Wiley.