Collaboration Blockers
When someone keeps pertinent info to themselves instead of sharing or collaborating.
What is withholding information?
Sharing leads and resources is an example of this teamwork habit.
What is Collaboration?
A clear checklist that keeps everyone on track.
What is a Prep List or SOP?
Sharing updates regularly and clearly is an example of this.
What is Open Communication?
Too much data and not enough direction creates this.
What is Information Overload?
Critiquing team members while refusing to engage in constructive conversation
What is Gossiping or Complaining?
When you celebrate others’ wins, you are doing this.
What is Giving Credit?
The playbook for timing and roles during an event.
What is a Run of Show?
Body language that keeps things moving without words.
What is Non-Verbal Communication?
This keeps you cool under pressure and helps the team stay focused.
What is Managing Stress?
Skipping meetings or forgetting to update CRM is an example of this.
What is Ignoring Team Processes?
Actively listening and adding on to others’ ideas builds this.
What is Team Momentum?
The back-up plan when Plan A goes off the rails.
What is Plan B?
Working in isolation without sharing info leads to these.
What are information silos?
Helping a teammate when they are struggling builds this.
What is Trust?
This happens when someone dismisses ideas or feedback without listening
What is Shutting Others Down?
Coming to meetings prepared shows this kind of commitment.
What is Engagement?
The habit of coming ready with talking points and ideas.
What is Being Prepared?
When no one asks for clarity and everyone is confused, you get this.
What is Missing Context?
Blaming others instead of participating in problem-solving destroys this.
What is Accountability?
Prioritizing being right over team success.
What is Competing at the Expense of Team Goals?
When things go wrong, doing this keeps the team focused on solutions.
What is Owning Mistakes?
When everyone uses the same steps and language.
What is Consistency?
Making decisions quickly and confidently is called this.
What is Bold Decision-Making?
A mindset that keeps you open to new ideas and ready to pivot.
What is Flexibility?