How can we all collaborate a bit better? Why is it so hard to collaborate in the first place? And when shouldn't we collaborate?

Well, luckily we are joined by an expert on collaboration; Ann Braithwaite, to break it all down. Ann is also a speaker and coach, so communicating her message is something she is great at (as you are currently hearing)

In this episode, the team and Ann discuss the collaboration effect and the importance of collaboration in solving complex problems. She distinguishes collaboration from teamwork and emphasizes the need for collaboration when facing gnarly problems that require invention and trial and error. Ann shares examples of collaboration in various contexts, from the Rolling Stones' band dynamics to community projects.

She also highlights the misconceptions about collaboration and the importance of creating a zone of doubt where diverse perspectives can come together. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the value of collaboration in everyday life and the potential for collaboration to drive positive change.

To find out more about Ann:

https://www.annbraithwaite.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annbraithwaite/?originalSubdomain=nz

Ann also has a freebie link for people that check out the newsletter. You can sign up for that here:https://www.magicallearning.com/contact-us

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Life Updates

04:43 The Collaboration Effect: Solving Gnarly Problems through Invention

07:06 Collaboration vs. Teamwork: Understanding the Difference

11:43 Dispelling Misconceptions about Collaboration

15:57 The Zone of Doubt: Fostering Effective Collaboration

23:39 Collaboration in Everyday Life: From Bands to Community Projects

30:43 Collaboration in Day-to-Day Life: Where It Could Be Valuable

All Magical Learning podcasts are recorded on the beautiful lands of the Kulin, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri nations, and we pay our respect to their elders past and present.