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*"The shift from [[computer]] systems that support a single user working alone to those supporting a group of users working together is a profound one. It leads to a consideration of the ways people work together in the everyday world and possible ways to extend and support their interactions." | *"The shift from [[computer]] systems that support a single user working alone to those supporting a group of users working together is a profound one. It leads to a consideration of the ways people work together in the everyday world and possible ways to extend and support their interactions." | ||
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| + | == Collaborative thinking == | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Problem solving]] and [[Decision making]] and [[Understanding]] and [[Negotiation]] and [[Teamwork skills]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Project management]] and [[Leadership]] | ||
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| + | Collaborative thinking is the process of reasoning with other people in order to reach clearer conclusions, solve problems, or evaluate ideas. It involves combining multiple perspectives, sharing information, and coordinating thought processes toward a common [[Goal setting|goal]]. | ||
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| + | Collaborative thinking includes: | ||
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| + | '''1.''' Shared mental models — developing a common [[understanding]] of the problem, the terms being used, and the desired outcome. | ||
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| + | '''2.''' Steelmanning — presenting the strongest and most charitable version of another person’s viewpoint before responding to it. | ||
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| + | '''3.''' [[Negotiation]] reasoning — weighing trade‑offs, identifying mutual interests, and finding solutions acceptable to all parties. | ||
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| + | '''4.''' Collective [[Problem solving|problem‑solving]] — pooling knowledge, [[skill]]s, and experiences to reach better conclusions than any individual could alone. | ||
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| + | '''5.''' Perspective‑taking — understanding how others interpret information and why they hold their views. | ||
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| + | '''6.''' Coordinated [[Decision making|decision‑making]] — aligning judgments and actions across a group to achieve a shared objective. See also: [[Management by objectives]] | ||
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| + | '''7.''' Collaborative thinking is especially important in [[Teamwork skills|teamwork]], [[leadership]], [[project management]], and any situation where individuals must integrate their reasoning with others to reach sound conclusions. | ||
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| + | === Warning about groupthink === | ||
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| + | ''See also:'' [[Groupthink]] | ||
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| + | While collaborative thinking can improve problem‑solving and decision‑making, it also carries the risk of [[groupthink]], a phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or consensus leads a group to suppress dissent, overlook evidence, or make irrational decisions. Effective collaboration requires encouraging honest disagreement, critical evaluation, and independent judgment. | ||
== Collaboration skills == | == Collaboration skills == | ||
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'''7.''' [https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/diplomatic-skills Diplomatic skills] such as compromise when it is optimal or necessary. See also: [[Agreeableness]] | '''7.''' [https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/diplomatic-skills Diplomatic skills] such as compromise when it is optimal or necessary. See also: [[Agreeableness]] | ||
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| − | '''10.''' Positive/constructive attitude | + | '''10.''' Positive/constructive [[attitude]] |
'''11.''' [[Organizational skills]] | '''11.''' [[Organizational skills]] | ||
| − | '''12.''' Long-term thinking | + | '''12.''' Long-term [[Rational thinking|thinking]] |
'''13.''' Debate | '''13.''' Debate | ||
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'''17.''' [[Critical thinking]] skills | '''17.''' [[Critical thinking]] skills | ||
| − | '''18.''' Self-motivation - Take the initiative | + | '''18.''' [[Self-motivation]] - Take the initiative |
== High IQ individuals are more cooperative than low IQ people == | == High IQ individuals are more cooperative than low IQ people == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:14, May 14, 2026
Collaboration is the process of working together on a shared goal. It is central aspect of many companies,nonprofits, volunteer organizations, internet projects, wikis and grassroots movements.
William Gaver wrote:
- "The shift from computer systems that support a single user working alone to those supporting a group of users working together is a profound one. It leads to a consideration of the ways people work together in the everyday world and possible ways to extend and support their interactions."
Contents
Collaborative thinking
See also: Problem solving and Decision making and Understanding and Negotiation and Teamwork skills and Goal setting and Project management and Leadership
Collaborative thinking is the process of reasoning with other people in order to reach clearer conclusions, solve problems, or evaluate ideas. It involves combining multiple perspectives, sharing information, and coordinating thought processes toward a common goal.
Collaborative thinking includes:
1. Shared mental models — developing a common understanding of the problem, the terms being used, and the desired outcome.
2. Steelmanning — presenting the strongest and most charitable version of another person’s viewpoint before responding to it.
3. Negotiation reasoning — weighing trade‑offs, identifying mutual interests, and finding solutions acceptable to all parties.
4. Collective problem‑solving — pooling knowledge, skills, and experiences to reach better conclusions than any individual could alone.
5. Perspective‑taking — understanding how others interpret information and why they hold their views.
6. Coordinated decision‑making — aligning judgments and actions across a group to achieve a shared objective. See also: Management by objectives
7. Collaborative thinking is especially important in teamwork, leadership, project management, and any situation where individuals must integrate their reasoning with others to reach sound conclusions.
Warning about groupthink
See also: Groupthink
While collaborative thinking can improve problem‑solving and decision‑making, it also carries the risk of groupthink, a phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or consensus leads a group to suppress dissent, overlook evidence, or make irrational decisions. Effective collaboration requires encouraging honest disagreement, critical evaluation, and independent judgment.
Collaboration skills
According to Corey Moseley, a writer on company culture, employee engagement, and internal communications, as far as collaboration skills, "Collaboration is all about bringing people together from different departments, locations, and teams, then focusing their efforts on a common goal. But it can’t happen unless everyone’s on the same page, skill-wise. Collaboration is a process, but collaborating well is a skill that’s honed over time."[2]
Key collaboration skills
Collaboration skills include:[3][4]
2. Problem solving and decision making skills
4. Open-mindedness, adaptability and flexibility
7. Diplomatic skills such as compromise when it is optimal or necessary. See also: Agreeableness
8. Conflict resolution skills
9. Patience
10. Positive/constructive attitude
12. Long-term thinking
13. Debate
14. Time management skills
15. Leadership skills
16. Project management skills
17. Critical thinking skills
18. Self-motivation - Take the initiative
High IQ individuals are more cooperative than low IQ people
See also: Intelligence and Agreeableness
Research indicates that high IQ people are more cooperative than low IQ people.[5]
See also
External links
- What Are Collaboration Skills? Definition and Examples
- Collaboration Skills: Examples and Ways To Improve Them, Indeed
- Why the best companies have mastered collaboration
- How to have excellent collaboration skills, AI
References
- ↑ 7 Important Teamwork Skills You Need in School and Your Career, Herzing University
- ↑ What are collaboration skills (and why do they matter)? by Corey Moseley
- ↑ What are collaboration skills (and why do they matter)? by Corey Moseley
- ↑ Collaboration Skills: Examples and Ways To Improve Them, Indeed
- ↑ Hive Mind: The Synergistic Effects of Being Around Really Smart People by Steven Handel
