Collaboration Principles

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Contemporary working environments means that collaboration is more important than ever. To work effectively with diverse teams, in multiple places, on fast-paced projects, everyone has got to feel comfortable and confident about pitching in or collaborating. But where do you start with this way of working? This short course has been designed to help. This training course has been created in collaboration with our subject matter expert, Eleanor Snare, emotional literacy specialist and life coach.

Course Level: Introductory Course

Duration: 20 Minutes

Accreditation: Virtual College Certified

Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate

Collaboration Principles Course Title

Description

This short course has been designed to help you learn the three basic principles of collaborating in your work environment.

What is covered in this Collaboration Principles course?

Our online Collaboration Principles training course is broken down into the following sections and can be completed at your own pace. The course includes:

  • Finding a Shared Purpose

    • Understand the definition and goals of collaboration.
    • Explore the importance and purpose of workplace collaboration.
    • Identify when collaboration is useful.
    • Complete a quiz to reinforce understanding.
  • Effective Communication

    • Learn the role of communication in collaboration.
    • Discover different communication types and tips for success.
    • Take a quiz to check comprehension.
  • Knowledge Sharing

    • Explore knowledge sharing between individuals, teams, and hierarchies.
    • Learn the difference between collaboration and teamwork.
    • Cultivate a knowledge-sharing attitude.
    • Engage with scenarios and follow-up questions to solidify learning.
  • Extension Task

    • Reflect on your skills in collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing.
    • Practice applying these principles with colleagues.

Why take this Collaborative Principles course?

This short course has been designed to help you learn the three basic principles of collaborating so you can hit the ground running and feel confident you're approaching collaboration in the right way. During this course, you will learn how to find a shared purpose between you and the people you are working with, find out what effective communication looks like during a collaborative project and be able to identify the difference between teamwork and collaboration. All of these power skills are extremely beneficial in any workplace environment and will help forward your personal and professional development.

Collaborative Principles Course Duration

This short power skill course should take 8-12 minutes to complete, but e-learning is self-paced, so it depends entirely on your individual learning speed and how quickly you absorb the study material.

Certification

After completing this Collaborative Principles course, you will be able to download and print a Virtual College certificate for your records.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this Collaborative Principles course.

Further online training courses

We have over 300 accredited online courses and a wide selection of personal and professional development courses including Dealing with Difficult Situations, How to Improve Problem-Solving Skills and How to Effectively Deliver Criticism Online Course.

View our full catalogue of online courses here.

What you'll learn

  • Establish a shared purpose with your team.
  • Learn effective communication for collaboration.
  • Distinguish between teamwork and collaboration.
  • Explore tips for fostering a sharing attitude.

Suitable for

  • Senior or middle management
  • New or aspiring managers
  • Experienced managers
  • Project Managers

Certification

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Self-Printed Certificate Option

Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.

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