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There's a time for skepticism and trouble shooting, but I find that these can shut down the creative process if they come into play too soon.  Countering with other ideas, additional details, with MORE rather than with problems really helps me move forward with projects.  Brainstorming full speed ahead and pruning later is a great way to be sure no ideas get shut down before they're voiced, heard, considered.

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to different points of view, ideas, and feedback. We all have great experience and knowledge that can instruct us in our teaching if we are willing to engage and be open to them.

-John D.

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Constant check-ins and support
Honest feedback
Mindfulness
Working towards a common goal helps, but in absence of that supporting each other in our goals
Being courteous of each other's time.

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We all have so much to learn and to contribute.  It is of great comfort to know that others are struggling with similar concepts, goals, and ideas and is inspirational to see how far others have gone with the appropriate use of technology.  We are all learners --- and reminding ourselves of this helps us to relate better to our students.

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Commiseration - Being able to enjoy sharing experiences with one another and bounce ideas around.

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Feedback needs to be honest. Often, I worry that others try to save my feelings when I ask for feedback, so criticism is softened, if offered at all. For me, improvement comes from honest realization of weaknesses.

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Whenever I listen to someone talk, I want so desperately to add. Now that I am old, I have learned the value of listening and analyzing what is being said. It is amazing the ideas that are generated and the tools that I have learned by listening and observing.

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"Being present" -- lately I have realized how rushed things can be. As a part of my agreement to the group I vow to be more present in the moment - to give my all during the time given and to really give credence to the process. 

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"Being present" -- lately I have realized how rushed things can be. As a part of my agreement to the group I vow to be more present in the moment - to give my all during the time given and to really give credence to the process. 

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I am of the firm belief there is always more than one way to get from point A to B.  Some paths are direct, some windy, some convoluted but none are necessarily wrong.  I love learning about everyone's path and that helps shape my path as I move forward.  There are times that some things don't work for me but that doesn't mean they are wrong.  This is something that I keep trying to instill in my class and they struggle with the concept that I don't have a "right" way to do a paint project.

I also believe that as part of a process "marination" is key.  So I will hear something and may not
make the connection or have it click right away but 2 days later in my car something clicks and I am inspired or have the Ah HA moment.  Give yourself time to marinade after discussions to have time to grasp things and give others that same time.

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I've worked with people who were somewhat very reluctant to learn from younger colleagues and often tried to replace experience with knowledge. I think that those are two different concepts. I absolutely have no problem stealing ideas from the Millennials I work with as long as I know that it will benefit my students. However, I can confidently say that I might have more experience to deal with certain situations. Collaboration is a two way street and I am looking forward to the cross-curricular meetings I am about to have with colleagues (with more knowledge and/or experience) from different departments. Who knows? Something going on in History might help me with my Level 1 French freshmen. [Marc E.]

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I subscribe to the idea that I can learn something from everyone. For me, that's the part of learning that's so much fun. I believe that no matter what division we each work in, that we can gain ideas from one another. Our regularly scheduled meetings are usually idea generators for me. After all, sharing is caring, :)

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We will be conscious of our personal "air time" and create space for quieter voices, absent voices, and conflicting ideas... Or another way that I like to think of this idea is "Jump In, but Not Over."

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"Empathy fuels connection... feeling with people"

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"Empathy fuels connection... feeling with people"

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I find Brown's definition of "Perspective taking" and  "Staying out of judgement" as a helpful way to grounded in what my colleague is sharing with me.