A new survey of over 750 IT and engineering executives, conducted by Forrester and Atlassian, a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, indicates that while most respondents acknowledge just how important collaboration is for business performance, only 35% consider it a top priority.
An open collaboration model—a leadership strategy that prioritizes employee experience—is a smart way to enhance teamwork. It begins with true intention from leadership. From there, companies can establish transparency and welcome staff feedback, track progress and put their people first.
Here are four steps to fostering the open collaboration that helps
teams thrive.
By Satta Sarmah Hightower | Illustrations by Rose Wong