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1. Compare and contrast strategies to collaborate with stakeholders.
2. Identify educator practices, which can affect the quality of their working relationships and collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Investigate and analyze relevant topics, emerging issues, and trends in the areas of leadership and policies as they relate to special education with a focus on collaboration.
4. Reflect on learning, teaching, and professional practice as it pertains to special education and relevant topics, issues, and trends in special education in the area of collaboration.

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7 - Demonstrate competency in collaborating with stakeholders in culturally responsive
ways to improve programs, services, and outcomes, for individuals with disabilities and their families.
8 - Demonstrate competency in reflective practice within teaching and the special
education profession and successfully complete the written assessment of competency mastery.
9- Demonstrate competency in  understanding relevant topics, emerging  issues, and trends that inform special  education principles, practices, and  leadership.

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Final Reflection in Techniques for Conference and Collaboration

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I looked at the fundamentals of collaboration, different collaborative strategies, the role of stakeholders, the role of interpersonal behavior, team conflict, co-teaching, and working with culturally diverse families. I was able to identify my own biases and how to be aware of them and what privileges I may have. I made a plan to collaborate with families and keep them informed and up to date.

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Don't fear disagreement.
We grow from having arguments.

Teams often fear conflict and that is why they fail (Ark, 2017).
Stakeholders include parents, the child, teachers, administration, interpreters, special education teachers, and more (Kupper & Kohanek, 2000).
Each stakeholder has a role to play in collaboration.
I learned about different problem-solving models and how to use them.

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7: I showed my knowledge of collaborating with culturally diverse families. I focused on understanding my own biases and privileges. I considered my communication language and barriers for meetings.
8: I was able to reflect on what I was doing well and what I could improve on. I reflected on what I learned from others and how I could apply it. I reflected on how I used to approach problems by just talking them out and coming to a consensus. Now I have a variety of problem-solving strategies that I can use when I come across any conflict. I was also able to reflect on how I would share what I learned and how I would share information with families.
9:   I was able to research the current topic of culturally relevant teaching and communicating. I considered how I had communication before and how I do now. I check that I know the families' first language and translate if needed and I make sure that I consider work and travel barriers when trying to plan a meeting. I also need to keep up to date on culture and ensure that I am not being offensive in my communication.

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1: I learned how collaboration can mean different things. A truly collaborative environment has two more parties that are working for a common goal and shared vision (Berman, 2006). However, some people just get together to talk without a plan and it does not always work. Strategies that lead to good collaboration include making eye contact, listening to others, appreciating others’ ideas, and offering feedback (Aguilar, 2015).
2: I found educator practices that could hinder a relationship such as assuming all families speak English and sending newsletters in only English. Or, using only one form of communication such as email when not everyone has internet. Being mindful of these can improve relationships.
3: A current issue I explored in this having culturally sensitive communication and being aware of my student’s backgrounds. I also explored the growing topic of co-teaching and how it applies to my classroom this year.
4: I was able to reflect on my practices in collaboration and what I could do to improve. I reflected on how I wanted to focus on creating a list of resources for families so they can educate themselves.

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I was able to look at local agencies and see how I could reach out to them and collaborate to help students. I looked at The Farmer’s House, Tri-County Mental Health Services, and PCS Behavioral Health which are all close to where I work and have a connection with my school. I currently have a co-teacher and I was able to take these collaboration skills and use them when working with her. I applied the different co-teaching models one teach and one lead, team teaching, station teaching, alternative teaching, and parallel teaching (Alexander, 2009). I was able to try out a new style of co-teaching that worked well with my students.

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Transition Professional Development Project from Transition/Career Education for Students with Disabilities: Processes & Resources.

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This was a big project that I personally collaborated weekly on. I was able to apply my collaboration skills while learning about them and discovering how to collaborate with parents. I created a 30-minute professional development with my team that we then gave to a small group of people. I made a handout to communicate to everyone the goals of the presentation and provide them with resources and local services for students transitioning from high school to post-secondary life.

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I learned about so many current resources that I can use in my classroom. I learned what exactly is involved in transitioning including assessments, goals, and services. I saw how each step leads to another and how the transition services are determined from assessments and goals. I also learned how to collaborate with families and share important information about local services.

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7: I collaborated with current teachers who are stakeholders in their students' education. I informed them of programs and services for students with disabilities by presenting and providing a handout.

8: My team and I reflected on how well we collaborated and what we could have done better. We reflected on how we met the learning objectives and how we chose the right participants for our PD presentation. Then, we reflected on how we grew and how we met our own goals.

9: I showed my knowledge of current issues by focusing on a current issue of availability and knowledge of resources. We spoke about assessments, goals, and services for SPED students and what state resources were available for students after they leave high school.

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1: As a team, we compared the different ways we could hold the PD and communicate the information to each person. We decided on a Zoom call with a presentation and handout. We thought the handout effectively communicated the high points.

2: We identified the practices that we used to communicate and whether or not they were effective. We set goals for our PD so we know that our collaboration was meeting our goals. We also made sure to have the right audience so that we had good communication and relationships with them when presenting,

3: Our whole project focused on the current needs of students transitioning. We looked up local state resources that are currently available to help.

4: We reflected on how well we met our goals and how well our presentation covered the relevant topics in transitioning. We also reflected on our own learning about the transition process and collaborating with outside agencies.

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I can use the list of state resources that we created and share that with my current students and colleagues. I also now have a greater understanding of what services are needed so I can have better recommendations for my students and their families. I understand what is all involved in transitioning now and because I work with high schoolers I am better able to assist them in their goals.

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Collaboration is so important to the field of SPED because a student is never alone. There is always a team working for them. The IEP team is much more than just the student, teacher, and SPED teacher. It is important to know how to communicate and collaborate with everyone involved so that there are minimal conflicts and the student’s best interest is always put first.

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As a teacher with a class that is heavily SPED, I am using collaboration more than ever. I have IEP meetings to attend where I have to calmly and kindly communicate with all members. I have to share my information in a clear and concise way. I also need to keep in mind any cultural differences we may share as some of my students are from other countries.

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Question 1: How can I make sure that my team is all working towards the same goal?

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I found an article that gives great recommendations. The first recommendation is to share and focus on the company’s mission (Agius, 2021). We have a school vision and values that we could bring up at the start of each meeting. One more thing I found valuable in this article was promoting a community working environment (Agius, 2021). Specifically, having a daily morning huddle is a great way to make sure everyone is on the same page. I have had times where we all thought we were doing the same thing in class but plans changed and no one told anyone else. It caused some confusion and chaos right before the first hour.
Article: https://blog.hubspot.com/service/team-collaboration

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Team collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful business. Collaborative workplaces see increased levels of trust, a more engaged workforce, and improved performance.

One study has shown that collaborative teams are 5X higher-performing because they feel motivated towards a common goal.

However, despite the known benefits of effective teamwork, it's rarely prioritized by managers. A recent study from Salesforce has revealed this to be the case. Of the 1,400 executives, employees, and educators surveyed, 86% noted a lack of collaboration was responsible for failures in the workplace.

Running a collaborative team environment is no simple feat. It takes a concerted effort to integrate co-operative values throughout your whole company's ethos. Here, we'll explore some strategies to give you a head-start toward managing your support team for collaboration. Plus, hear from ClickUp's CEO, Zeb Evans, on what teams get wrong when it comes to collaboration.

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12 Collaboration Strategies What Companies Get Wrong When It Comes to Collaboration, According to ClickUp's CEO Powerful Collaboration Tools

Collaboration Strategies

1. Share the company's mission over and over again.

2. Communicate your expectation for collaboration.

3. Define and communicate your team's goals.

4. Highlight individuals' strengths.

5. Promote a community working environment.

6. Foster honest and open communication.

7. Encourage creativity.

8. Share knowledge, insight, and resources.

9. Lead by example.

10. Get out of the office.

11. Invest in collaboration tools.

12. Celebrate and reward successful teamwork.

1. Share the company's mission over and over again.

Everyone needs a reason to show up each day -- a cause to be part of, and a broader objective to work towards.

Defining your company's mission is the first step towards bringing people together under one common goal and working together towards making it happen.

Your mission should be simple but meaningful. The more compelling the better.

It's your job to give your employees a reason - beyond the paycheck - to show up each day and get passionate about their work. And the more passionate they are, the more likely they are to work together with their teammates to achieve the company's mission. And make sure you're bringing it up often to make sure everyone is clear on the mission -- to the point where everyone on your team can repeat it on their own. That way, when confronted with conflict or challenges, they'll be able to keep the mission in mind to stay focused.

2. Communicate your expectation for collaboration.

Similarly, if your team doesn't know that you want them to work together, you can't expect them to do so.

From the start, set your expectation for collaboration as a minimum standard. Even better, it should be part of your onboarding process so that potential recruits know you prioritize teamwork.

Employees' job descriptions should include details about their own individual roles, as well as roles they're expected to carry out collaboratively. By differentiating these, you're setting clear boundaries between what they should be taking personal responsibility for, and what they need to work on collectively.

3. Define and communicate your team's goals.

Letting your team know what their goals are is not a monthly conversation. Not even weekly. Ideally, you should be discussing your team's goals on a daily basis.

A team that knows their individual -- as well as collective -- goals helps to reduce silos and keep everyone productive.

Morning huddles held at the same time each day can help to foster the idea that everyday team members are working towards something specific together.

Even better, you can take a step back and let your team define their own daily goals.

4. Highlight individuals' strengths.

Recent research by OfficeTeam shows that 66% of employees would quit their jobs if they felt unappreciated. This number jumps to 76% among millennials. People start to look elsewhere if their unique set of skills aren't being used, and their value isn't being recognized.

Not everyone is a leader. Not everyone is a confident public speaker. But a successful team thrives when each member is able to bring their own set of skills to the table.

As part of your recruiting process, you'll have already identified your employees' specific strengths. Make sure you build on these strengths and emphasize them in collaborative environments.

When I was growing my content team, it was important for me to focus on the specific strengths of each person I was hiring and how those fit not only the duties of their distinct role but the collaborative efforts of the content team as a whole.

You can build on this by getting everyone to take a personality or skills test and share the results in a group setting.

5. Promote a community working environment.

A sense of community is crucial for collaborative working environments. 54% of employees state that a strong sense of community led them to stay at a company longer than was in their own interests.

When people feel that their opinion matters, they are more likely to apply themselves more. Conversely, when people know their opinion doesn't count for anything, they feel redundant and team-playing disintegrates.

But it can be tricky to get the conditions right. You don't want to inundate your team with endless meetings and insist on collaboration for collaboration's sake. After all, not all tasks need to be worked on as a team.

A daily morning huddle is a good starting point. At the same time each day, invite your team to get together and discuss their goals, tasks for the day, and opportunities where teamwork would be beneficial. These environments can help teams to align themselves and avoid duplication or oversights.

6. Foster honest and open communication.

Good team collaboration relies on open and truthful communication. The more people feel they can contribute, the more ideas can be shared, the more productive the team will become.

However, for the more introverted team members, this part of the process might not come naturally.

If you create a psychologically-safe working environment in which team members feel safe from judgment, they are more likely to speak openly and contribute their ideas freely. The safer the environment for communication, the more collaborative that space will become.

7. Encourage creativity.

A collaborative team is an innovative one. Likewise, creating the space for creativity will help foster collaboration. It's a virtuous circle.

Brainstorming sessions can be a great way of opening up your team to creative thinking. An environment in which they can put forward and challenge ideas will help employees feel like they have a stake in the company's mission.

I often find that for some team members, brainstorming sessions can be daunting, especially if it's sprung on them without warning. To work around this, I give my team a heads-up the day before to allow everyone to prepare their thoughts in advance.

8. Share knowledge, insights, and resources.

Knowledge, as they say, is power. And if knowledge is shared amongst your team, they will feel more empowered to contribute on an even playing field.

File-sharing software can help your team access the resources they need to do their jobs -- as can internal collaboration software.

But further than that, create spaces -- both physical and virtual -- where your team can share their insights, discuss their failures, and give each other constructive feedback.

9. Lead by example.

You can strategize for collaboration as much as you like, but if you're not exhibiting collaborative behaviors yourself, then this will filter down to your employees.

As a leader of a collaborative team, you need to demonstrate cooperation at every turn.

One-to-ones are a great place to start. Focusing some one-on-one time at regular intervals with each of your team members demonstrates that you are ready for dialogue.

The way you deal with requests and the way you make promises also indicates how you really feel about collaboration. When your employee comes to you asking for support, then honor their request. And only make promises that you know you can keep.

The more your team can trust you to have their back, the more that trust will filter down through your team. And, in turn, the more productive they will become.

10. Get out of the office.

I'm not just talking about corporate event after corporate event, but offsite team-building works.

Getting out of the office regularly helps teams build relationships based on mutual interests rather than what they share in common within working hours. It helps employees see each other as humans rather than just colleagues.

But this doesn't need to wait for offsite events. An impromptu morning coffee or a beer after work can help to solidify relationships and get your team gelling. Some smaller companies adopt a more regular arrangement, in which members of the team "buddy up" and go for lunch one-to-one, rotating amongst the team.

11. Celebrate and reward successful teamwork

How you measure the success of your team will send out signals about what kind of company you are. If you reward effective teamwork and successful collaboration then you are communicating the values that underpin your business.

When you design your employee appraisal metrics, focus on team collaboration as well as individual successes. Make it clear that your employees' team efforts will be noted and collaborative successes rewarded.

12. Invest in collaboration tools.

Creating a digital workplace is the most practical thing you can do to ensure long-term collaboration among your team. And uptake is increasingly high, with 80% of businesses using social collaboration tools to advance business processes.

Given that nearly 3.3 million full-time professionals in the United States consider their home as their main workplace, it's worth investing in the right tools to enable teams to work together without being in the same physical space.

A recent survey conducted by Queens University supports the assumption that social tools assist in workplace collaboration. Predictably, millennials support the use of collaborative tools the most: 49% of the millennials surveyed back social tools for collaboration, with 31% of baby boomers and 40% of Generation X agreeing.

Your digital workspace can look like whatever you need it to be. You don't have to go all-out right away, and your spend can be modest at first. The trick is to try different tools and see what works best for your team.

What Your Team Gets Wrong, According to ClickUp's CEO

Collaboration can seem relatively straightforward, but effective and scalable collaboration is a different story.

Let's dive into some of the biggest roadblocks to successful collaboration, according to Zeb Evans, ClickUp's Founder and CEO.
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1. Your team hosts too many meetings without a clear goal.

Hosting meetings with your team can be a strong opportunity for collaboration - but too many meetings might actually get in the way of productivity.

As Evans told me, "One of the biggest problems I see is there are too many meetings today, and they can be a very inefficient use of time. Oftentimes, there are too many people who don't need to be in certain meetings, and there aren't enough clear goals around the meeting."

To combat this, consider where you can cut down on unnecessary meetings, or limit the meeting's attendees. For instance, perhaps your team hosts a weekly standup where they each discuss what they're working on in a given week.

To create more purpose behind the meeting, you might suggest each colleague instead bring one challenge they're currently facing in their roles, so your team can help support and provide fresh solutions.

Alternatively, take a look at the weekly and monthly recurring meetings on your agenda and consider: Which ones could become asynchronous? Which ones might only need to take place once per quarter? And which ones could we consolidate, or get rid of?

2. Your team doesn't leverage software to create stronger alignment.

Evans continues, "There's too much work about work in general. Too much planning of work, managing of work, communicating about work ... Rather than just focusing on the work itself. And that's when it becomes inefficient."

To combat this roadblock, Evans suggests teams move to a single-platform approach.

As he puts it, "In five to ten years, we'll have more of a connected work ecosystem where all work is either in a single platform, or a single connected platform ... not necessarily replacing everything, but at least connecting with everything so you remove inefficiencies, you have transparency, and you have a level of alignment that currently doesn't exist."

He adds, "In the next of couple years, we'll also see the execution of work align much more closely to the communication around the work."

Leveraging an all-on-one platform is critical for reducing the inefficiency that comes with too many disparate solutions. Without getting your entire organization on one platform, you risk losing the context you need to scale projects effectively.

As Evans told me, "With multiple channels, multiple DMs, and multiple platforms, context can get lost ... but if all of the context is in the same place, then you don't have to repeat yourself, you don't have to continuously ask where things are, and you don't have to ask for status updates or have meetings for alignment; all context is already in the same place."

3. Your organization lacks transparency.

Collaboration is difficult when you're not aware what other teams are working on, and you work in silos across the department.

Having clear transparency into leadership's goals, as well as how each team's strategy contributes to that overarching goal, will help you successfully identify strong areas for collaboration that will help both teams reach that unifying goal.

Evans says, "To have effective collaboration, there needs to be ultimate transparency. Communication needs to happen in the same place, and you need general alignment so people know what other people are working on."

"Of course," He adds, "There's a lot of ways to solve this through software."

Powerful software is the easiest way to introduce transparency across the company. If all your teams operate on one platform, each employee can easily see other projects happening across the org.

For instance, perhaps you're a blogger and you see the social media team is working on a leadership series next month - to get involved, you message the team and ask if you can create a leadership post for the Blog that will be featured on the Instagram channel as part of the campaign.

Ultimately, removing these roadblocks will help clear the way for true, valuable, effective collaboration within your own team, and across the organization as a whole.

Speaking of tools, let's dive into a few team collaboration tools in the section below.

1. Loom

Team Collaboration Tool: Video Communication

Loom is a video communication software that records actions performed on your computer. You can walk through a task, explain its steps out loud, and Loom will use your computer's microphone and camera to capture the entire technical process. So, if you're describing a complicated task to your customer service team, you don't have to meet in-person to demonstrate the process. Videos are easily edited and uploaded so your team can quickly share recordings as soon as they're finished.

This is also particularly useful when onboarding new employees. You can record training then save it your knowledge base for later use. That way, you don't have to set up a formal meeting for company-wide training.

Price: Free

2. Google Drive

Team Collaboration Tool: Shared Documents

If you haven't tried Google Drive, it's one of the best options available for creating, collaborating, and sharing documents. You can create word docs, powerpoints, spreadsheets, forms, and many other types of team-based resources. And, Google Drive has unlimited storage, so you can create as many documents as you'd like.

Google Drive is great for teams who want to work together on projects. Every document can be shared via email, or you can create a link that takes coworkers directly to your project. If you don't want certain users to make changes without approval, you can also control permissions over who can edit the document. Additionally, coworkers can leave comments and suggestions that can render automatically on the piece once they're accepted.

Price: Free

3. ClickUp

ClickUp is an all-in-one collaborative hub that enables you to work across teams, and streamline your operations. Built-in apps, like Whiteboards, Docs, Dashboards, task management, and more, enable you to leverage one centralized location to communicate cross-functionally.

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When it comes to Customer Service, ClickUp enables teams to add multiple assignees to support tickets, set specific custom fields based on clients or ticket type, and flag and link common tasks so you can streamline and scale your service processes. Best of all, ensuring your Support team works from one centralized location helps your team provide a stronger, more compelling customer experience.

Price: Free for personal use, or $19/month for Business Plus

4. Asana

Team Collaboration Tool: Project Management

Asana is a project management platform that can help your team effectively manage projects. It has tools that can assist engineering teams when planning sprints, advise marketing when composing their editorial calendar, and track deals that are nearing close for your sales agents. Needless to say, it has something for everyone at your business.

One cool feature that makes Asana stand out is its "Workload" monitor. This tool analyzes how much work is assigned to each employee involved in your project. It lets you know who's working on what and whether their workload will take more than their scheduled work-hours to complete. These types of alerts prevent employees from burning out and keeps them happier over time.

Price: Free

5. Teamwork

Team Collaboration Tool: Project Management

Teamwork is another project management tool that helps teams complete tasks on time. It creates project timelines and sets milestones that are triggered as your team moves closer towards your goals. These recurring incentives keep employees motivated to complete the project before the deadline.

Teamwork also has reporting tools that you can use to improve your project management over time. It has real-time reports and dashboards that monitor your KPIs and highlights the overall strengths and weaknesses of your project. This not only shows you if your project succeeded but also helps you learn how you can improve it for next time.

Price: 9$/month as reported by GetApp

6. Dropbox

Team Collaboration Tool: File-Sharing

Dropbox is a file storage and sharing software that's used to distribute and keep track of documents. You can compose a document on your computer, upload it to Dropbox, and your entire team will have access to that file. That saves you a lot of time from having to email PDFs and powerpoints to everyone individually.

And, once those documents are shared, you can track who opens and views them on your team. You'll know who's engaging with your content and who may be falling behind on updates. This keeps employees accountable and ensures everyone is up-to-date on the most current information.

Price: 15$/month

7. Hightail

Team Collaboration Tool: File-Sharing

With Hightail, your team can securely distribute files both within and outside your organization. That's because it has unique guest features that let people who don't work at your company upload and share resources. So, if you have a third-party employee temporarily working on your team, you can include them on the same platform as your in-house coworkers.

Another cool feature that Hightail offers is a secure download link. You can require recipients to log into their Hightail account before gaining access to a document. This way, if you do send a link to the wrong person, they won't be able to see any sensitive information.

Price: Free

8. Slack

Team Collaboration Tool: Internal Communication

Slack is a popular team collaboration tool, and for good reason, too. Informally dubbed, "The instant messenger for businesses," it lets you communicate with anyone at your company via chat. Employees can set up team channels where they can continuously chat with each other and ask questions in a casual, collaborative environment. Instead of calling meetings or scrambling across the office, teams from every department can work together right from their desks.

One great feature of Slack is that it's very customizable. You can integrate new tools and adjust the interface to behave exactly how you want it. For example, you can create a personalized onboarding message that launches whenever a new user is added. This message can contain information and tips on how to use the app so your new employees ramp up as quickly as possible.

Price: $7/month

9. Flock

Team Collaboration Tool: Internal Communication

Like Slack, Flock is another powerful communication tool that many businesses use to chat internally. However, where Flock differentiates itself is through its additional features. It has a variety of specialized tools that take its platform to the next level.

One example of this is its video conferencing feature. If you're chatting with someone you can seamlessly transfer the conversation over to a video call. That way, remote employees can interact with people at your office in a face-to-face setting.

Price: Free

10. Samepage

Team Collaboration Tool: Intranet

An intranet is a private communication network that businesses use to communicate internally. It hosts every tool that employees need to collaborate with each other during their workflow. This keeps the company's information organized since all of its communication passes through a centralized interface.

Samepage is an example of an intranet provider that businesses use for communication. It combines chat, video conferencing, screen-sharing, task management, and file-sharing all into one platform. It's a great option for larger teams that don't want to lose time jumping between software.

Price: Free

11. Google Calendar

Team Collaboration Tool: Calendar-Sharing

Productivity slows down if you're not sure when people are available to meet. Especially if you're trying to organize teams across departments where schedules don't always align.

Google Calendar solves this issue by providing a shared-calendar experience for your employees. They can log when they're busy and when they're free, then make their schedules accessible to their coworkers. You'll know exactly when to hold a meeting because you'll see whether team members are available or not.

Price: Free

12. Outlook

Team Collaboration Tool: Calendar-Sharing

A rival to Google Calendar is Outlook, which stands toe-to-toe with Google when it comes to its shared-calendar features. Outlook's calendar syncs to your email, so any events you accept in your inbox will automatically show up on your schedule. And, you can view your schedule side-by-side with a coworker's, which can help you decide whether or not to accept a pending invitation.

Price: 7$/month

13. Zoom

Team Collaboration Tool: Video Conferencing

If you're looking to speak with remote employees in real-time, Zoom can help with all of your video conferencing needs. With Zoom, employees from all over the world can speak with each other in a face-to-face setting. You can launch meetings instantly, or schedule them ahead of time via your digital calendar.

Zoom also has screen-sharing features. If you're in a meeting and a remote employee wants to present, they can share their screen so that every person in the meeting sees their presentation. This is really beneficial for management as they can record these sessions for employees who may be sick or couldn't make the meeting. Between the recording and visual aide, these employees won't miss a beat.

Price: Free

Collaborative teams are more productive teams. And companies that know this invest time and resources in creating environments that are conducive to teamwork.

These environments are creative, open and trusting. They are inclusive and praise individual contribution towards common goals. They value knowledge-sharing and information transparency. And they invest in the tools and technology that make collaboration happen.

Whether you're a large corporation or a small startup; whatever your industry, product or service; you can make steps towards a collaborative setting today and start seeing results from a happier, more valued -- and valuable -- workforce.

To learn more, read our tips for improving team communication next.

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12 Crucial Strategies for Promoting Team Collaboration - Plus, The Biggest Collaboration Roadblocks, According to ClickUp's CEO

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Use these strategies for promoting more productive team collaboration. Plus, hear common collaboration mistakes according to ClickUp's CEO.

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Question 2: How can I be more open-minded?

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For this question, I wanted to find things I could actually do each day to help me explore other people’s opinions. One idea I found was to pick current topics and create a list of arguments for and against them (Psychology Compass, n.d.). Specifically focusing on strongly held beliefs can help you open your mind to other sides. You may not change your mind but you know have knowledge of both sides.
Article: https://psychologycompass.com/blog/open-minded/

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One area I could grow in is encouraging others to participate in collaborating by asking them to speak. Good interpersonal skills include taking notes, listening to colleagues, and encouraging others to speak (Duwadi, 2014).  Personally, I believe I have good interpersonal behavior. I listen to others and make eye contact while nodding. I will ask questions when I am confused and recap what is said. I sometimes notice that in meetings the same few people talk. I want to work on saying things like, “What do you think of that?” or “How would that work in your classroom?” to people who have not had a chance to say much.

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One area that I have grown and developed in is using collaborative strategies. I would generally attend meetings and if an issue came up I would hear others’ opinions and maybe speak up. Now, I have some resources that I can refer to when I need to collaborate to solve a problem. One strategy I like for my math team is the IDEAL Problem Solving Model (Nikols, 2020). This would allow us to first identify the problem. Then we will define goals. The goals would be what we want students to know and what we want them to get out of the lesson/notes/activity/etc. Then we can explore each strategy and maybe even look up new ones. Then, an important part of IDEAL is anticipating outcomes. This is a big reason I chose this strategy. While teaching it is important to have the end in mind. We need to think about the problem we could encounter, what we expect them to learn, how we expect them to react, etc. Then, we need to implement whatever we choose (Act). Finally, we will look back and learn. I think this is also important for students to know. I have posted problem-solving strategies in my classroom to help my students when they come across an issue. I think modeling this for them will help them manage conflict on their own.

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Module 7: Assignment 1 -- Written Assessment of Competency Mastery- Collaboration