[ ::: ♥Keep_Mailing♥ ::: ]™ 4 WAYS TO COLLABORATE ON PROJECT

Team members should collaborate with each other to optimize the likelihood of project success.

 However, collaboration does not always come easily to today's busy and in 

many cases virtual project teams. Here are some tips to help. 

1. Give the team a common purpose

The first step is to set the direction for the project with a Project Charter. 

This document describes the scope of the project, the goals to be met and the timeframes

 for delivery. Each team member must understand the purpose of the project and 

how their work helps achieve success. Then you can ensure that everyone is on the 

same page. Remember, collaboration is all about bringing individuals together to 

form a team. By giving them a common direction, you're already on the right track.

2. Pair them up

When you create your schedule, purposely assign multiple people to the same tasks 

where appropriate, pairing them up to work together. That way, your team are

 forced to work together on common tasks, helping them to overcome any previous 

boundaries or communication difficulties. Make sure people only do work that is in

 the schedule, so you can stay within scope. You need to create

 "one boat, one team, all rowing in the same direction."

3. Give them the right tools

Make it easy for your team to work together by giving them a toolset that allows them to:

• Store all their files online in one place.

• Discuss project tasks, issues and timeframes.

• Message one-another when they need to see each other's

•  activity so they know what's happening

• View tasks, calendars and plans online

Technology today can enable collaboration. Use it wisely.

4. Promote collaboration

You also need to promote collaboration within your team personally. Reward and

 recognize great collaboration behavior when you see it. If you see team members

 communicating effectively online, reward them for it in front of the team.

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By giving your team a solid direction, the right tools at their fingertips and reinforcing great

 behavior, you can take a fragmented group of individuals and turn them on to the high performing team.

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Get your project started quickly with a pre-built set of great project management templates. 

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