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9 Tried-and-True Tips That Help Teams Actually Work Better Together

Updated 6/19/2020
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How do you foster true team collaboration? These tips will help you lay that groundwork, whether you’re a team leader or a team member.

Would your work benefit if you had improved focus, more energy, and a longer attention span? Pretty obvious answer, right? Good news! Research has shown that the secret to achieving these results is willing collaboration. Not only do individuals work better as part of a team, but companies are five times more likely to be high-performing when they encourage collaboration among teams.

When a group of great collaborators gets together, not much can stop them. But how do you do it right? Whether you’re a team leader or a team member, here’s how to lay that groundwork.

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Anne Shaw is a writer and marketing consultant with a side passion for helping people find work they love. If she's at her desk right now she's either crafting content or planning integrated marketing strategies. Otherwise, she's initiating a dance party with her preschooler and toddler or trying to navigate an obstacle course in the backyard.
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