Organizations today are increasingly collaborative, consisting of interdependent teams that are constantly evolving and changing in composition as companies grow (or downsize) and reorganize to remain agile. You or one of your colleagues may be new to a job, a team, or an organization, resulting in the need to collaborate with someone you’ve never met before.
Collaborating with Someone You Don’t Really Know
Five questions to ask when you’re working with someone for the first time.
December 16, 2020
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Summary.
When we are meeting a new collaborator for the first time, many of us are inclined to dive in and “get to work” after quick introductions. But taking a step back to get to know your colleague will help you get to know each other better and work together more effectively. Start with these five questions: What are our goals and process for this project? Who will do what and by when? What are our individual preferred work styles and strengths? When and how will we give each other feedback on our working relationship? And what do we need from each other to do our best work?