Description

Understanding collaboration in a workplace   

Collaborative training is an effective strategy to increase development of workplace knowledge and skills, helping employees expand their abilities and understanding together as a collective. This methodology allows everyone to share and learn from each other in order to maximise the potential of every individual. Through collaborative training, employees can reframe ideas, listen to different points of view, and articulate their own thoughts more effectively.

Moreover, collaboration among employees is much more than a buzzword; it's an effective method of completing projects and tasks while working more efficiently and enthusiastically.

Stanford University conducted a study which showed that when working together, employees stay with a task 64% longer than they would have on their own. It allows staff to learn from each other, leverage each other's strengths and come up with better solutions in terms of productivity levels and job satisfaction.
Teamwork is a powerful tool in the workspace: when used correctly, it can help groups of all sizes and types reach their goals. Collaboration between team members is essential to success, as it helps ensure that everyone is on the same page about what it is they want to achieve, as well as how they will go about doing so. Real-life problem-solving examples provide clear evidence of this; working together allows colleagues to leverage their unique skillsets and pool resources towards a common goal.

About this course

•  Training Provider: OHS.com.au
•  Location: Online
•  Course length: Varies average 20 minutes
•  Time: Self-paced
•  Certification / Accreditation: Certificate of Completion

Background – Benefits of collaboration in a workplace

1 – Knowledge sharing and learning environment - The implementation of collaborative training in the workplace encourages an environment of knowledge-sharing and learning, allowing team members to benefit from each other's insights and experiences while cultivating a learning-oriented culture.

2 – Gaining new skills - Engaging in collaborative workplace activities provides employees with the opportunity to honour their existing abilities, as well as gain new skills from their colleagues. Through the exchange of knowledge, employees can sharpen their talents without relying on traditional teaching methods. This type of training encourages employees to become lifelong learners and stay up to date with industry trends.

3 – Active learning - Research has shown that the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve indicates a rapid loss of newly acquired information within days or weeks. To combat this, collaborative training is a viable solution. Through active learning, employees are better equipped to absorb and retain knowledge. This type of learning provides an interactive environment which encourages engagement and allows for feedback and discussion of the material. In this way, knowledge is better retained as it is supported by reasoned arguments.

4 – Developing cohesive team dynamic - Navigating the complexities of fostering connections and developing a cohesive team dynamic while working remotely can be a challenge. Investing in collaborative workplace training can enable individuals to establish meaningful connections and harness their collective strengths to create an effective shared working environment.

5 – Strong peer – to – peer connection – Collaboration in a workplace can facilitate an improved learning experience through increased collaboration and peer-to-peer education. This type of learning environment cultivates a positive atmosphere, reinforces a strong work culture, and encourages employee satisfaction, which can ultimately lead to long-term retention.

Course Outline
In OHS’s Collaborate with other departments training course, you will learn how to cultivate a shared vision, mutual respect, and in-depth understanding of each other’s roles. Each department strives for a common goal of achieving excellent business outcomes and outstanding customer experience.

As project managers, you will have the ability to encourage collaboration between departments from the ground level. You will be able to structure and dictate your team’s interactions with other departments purposefully and thoughtfully.

Learning Outcomes

•  Establish and maintain sustainable relationships based on mutual respect and   trust.
•  Cultivate collaborative communities and partnerships based on the potential   benefits   for clients, self and others.
•  Reflect on the blockers to effective collaboration and adopt personal   philosophies and   behaviours in response.
•  Source, review and use information sources that support collaboration.
•  Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration.
•  Establish shared understandings of objectives and parameters.
•  Agree on ways of working that acknowledge the different contributions of those   involved and the need for a holistic approach.
•  Acknowledge and integrate ethical approaches to information sharing and   privacy.
•  Identify and respond to professional and practical considerations including   intellectual   property issues.
•  Organise, allocate and document tasks and activities in a cost-effective and   equitable   manner with clear, agreed outcomes.
•  Promote the confidence and support of others by demonstrating a high   standard  of   personal engagement and professionalism.
•  Contribute and share own professional expertise.
•  Identify and act on opportunities to extend own expertise and learn from others   as   work progresses.
•  Challenge, test and share ideas in a supportive way.
•  Embrace and reflect on challenges and complexities and take responsibility for   finding   solutions.

•  Honour own commitments and take responsibility for outcomes.
•  Engage in an open process of review and evaluation with others.
•  Reflect on own level of participation, relationships with others, and personal   behavior.
•  Identify and seek opportunities to refine and expand own expertise.