70 Quotes About Collaboration

This world isn't a battlefield. Someday you will realise how your success depends on a bunch of other people and that day you will be wiser. You will know how connected we all are. Either we all make it or none of us does. Jasleen Kaur Gumber

Every article and review and book that I have ever published has constituted an appeal to the person or persons to whom I should have talked before I dared to write it. I never launch any little essay without the hope–and the fear, because the encounter may also be embarrassing–that I shall draw a letter that begins, 'Dear Mr. Hitchens, it seems that you are unaware that…' It is in this sense that authorship is collaborative with 'the reader.' And there's no help for it: you only find out what you ought to have known by pretending to know at least some of it already. It doesn't matter how obscure or arcane or esoteric your place of publication may be: some sweet law ensures that the person who should be scrutinizing your work eventually does do so. . Christopher Hitchens

If the surprise outcome of the recent UK referendum - on whether to leave or remain in the European Union - teaches us anything, it is that supposedly worthy displays of democracy in action can actually do more harm than good. Witness a nation now more divided; an intergenerational schism in the making; both a governing and opposition party torn to shreds from the inside; infinitely more complex issues raised than satisfactory solutions provided. It begs the question 'Was it really all worth it' ? . Alex Morritt

There comes a time in your life when you can no longer put off choosing. You have to choose one path or the other. You can live safe and be protected by people just like you, or you can stand up and be a leader for what is right. Always, remember this: People never remember the crowd; they remember the one person that had the courage to say and do what no one would do. Shannon L. Alder

Once leaders embrace the role of coach, they realize the weight of leadership is now balanced between themselves and their direct reports. Kenneth H. Blanchard

Some of the greatest advances happen when people are bold enough to speak their truth and listen to others speak theirs. Kenneth H. Blanchard

Sometimes the best way to get other people to give up their egos is for you to give up yours first. Jane Ripley

Perceive conflict as positive, creative, and issue driven. Don't allow personal attacks. Eunice ParisiCarew

When you invite people to share in your miracle, you create future allies during rough weather. Shannon L. Alder

Small mind competes, big mind collaborates and great mind encompasses. Amit Ray

When you are no longer afraid is when you can be yourself. Shannon L. Alder

Dialogue teaches you to listen through your emotions, not to become distracted or distanced from the truth because of them. Oli Anderson

Collaboration is key, it takes innovation and creativity to the next room. Shawn Lukas

Despite being a denizen of the digital world, or maybe because he knew all too well its isolating potential, Jobs was a strong believer in face to face meetings. " There's a temptation in our networked age to think that ideas can be developed by email and i Chat, "he said." Thats crazy, Creativity comes from spontaneous meetings, from random discussions. You run into someone, you ask what they're doing, you say ' Wow, and soon your cooking up all sorts of ideas." So he had the Pixar building planned to promote encounters and unplanned collaborations. " If a building doesn't encourage that, you'll lose a lot of innovation and the magic that's sparked by serendipity, "he said. . Walter Isaacson

Innovation needs preparation, collaboration and the light of the soul. Every challenge provides that light - a greater depth of understanding about life and truth. Amit Ray

Leaders empower individuals by building trust and coaching competence in their job roles and networking skills. Kenneth H. Blanchard

Train leaders in behaviors that promote trust and respect. Bust existing silos and focus on what’s best for the project. Eunice ParisiCarew

Open collaboration encourages greater accountability, which in turn fosters trust. Ron Garan

As Christians, we should be the best collaborators in the world. We should be quick to find unlikely allies and subversive friends, like Jesus did. Shane Claiborne

Synergy without strategy results to waste of energy. Ogwo David Emenike

Leadership must come from all of us -- the private, public, and civil sectors. Eric Lowitt

If you first take a minute, an hour or a month to let go of feeling annoyed, frustrated or critical of the person or situation that may be driving you crazy, you set yourself up for much greater leadership and personal success. John Kuypers

Science is a field which grows continuously with ever expanding frontiers. Further, it is truly international in scope. Any particular advance has been preceded by the contributions of those from many lands who have set firm foundations for further developments. The Nobel awards should be regarded as giving recognition to this general scientific progress as well as to the individuals involved. Further, science is a collaborative effort. The combined results of several people working together is often much more effective than could be that of an individual scientist working alone. John Bardeen

Is there anything like a collective brain? Lailah Gifty Akita

A clear purpose will unite you as you move forward, values will guide your behavior, and goals will focus your energy. Kenneth H. Blanchard

If we adopt the same collaborative mindset and practices that got to the moon and back, and that built the International Space Station, we can alleviate poverty–and do much more. Ron Garan

Collaboration begins with mutual understanding and respect. Astronaut Ron Garan

In a research-poor context, isolated experience replaces professional knowledge as the dominant influence on how teachers teach. Mike Schmoker

The Five C's of Coaching: 1- Clarity 2- Communication3- Collaboration 4- Commitment 5- Culture Farshad Asl

The rate spread of EBOLA VIRUS in West Africa, is big tragedy. It is a fatal disease in the history of the world. Intensive education (formal and informal approaches) of the citizens of African can help prevent the spread. International cooperation is urgently needed to combat the EBOLA virus. Lailah Gifty Akita

A partner's different perspective is valuable, but the very fact that it is different means that it will require work, humility, time, and resources to incorporate that perspective. At times, this will require checking one's pride at the door. Ron Garan

Collaboration is the essence of life. The wind, bees and flowers work together, to spread the pollen. Amit Ray

Everyone I have spoken with about working with the Russians in space exploration believes that the United States has learned a great deal from Russia and that Russia has learned a great deal from the United States — and that the entire international space partnership is much better because of it. Ron Garan

With commitment and vision, it is possible to build a bridge between potential partners and communities whose work is of relevance to peace-building initiatives. Widad Akreyi

There are 2 types of artist:those who create for others in mindthose who create for themselveseither way, none are truly independent. Natasha Tsakos

A person that only looks to benefit from other people, usually ends up alone. J.A. Perez

Christmas is about community, collaboration, celebration. Done right, Christmas can be an antidote to the Me First mentality that has rebranded capitalism as neo-liberalism. The shopping mall isn't our true home, nor is it a public space, though, as libraries, parks, playgrounds, museums and sports facilities disappear, for many the fake friendliness of the mall is the only public space left, apart from the streets . Jeanette Winterson

For when ideas flutter in haze, we collaborate without notice and collect them as butterflies only to set them free into the world. Shawn Lukas

Gen Y's work best in groups, collaboratively, transparently, interactively and entrepreneurially - and have already created positive change in many local communities and around the world. Charlie Caruso

Strategy is not really a solo sport — even if you’re the CEO. Max McKeown

Never expect others to be like you, it can be the biggest nightmare! ! ! Collaboration and synchronization needs to be found in the difference Harrish Sairaman

I know that books seem like the ultimate thing that’s made by one person, but that’s not true… Every reading of a book is a collaboration between the reader and the writer who are making the story up together. John Green

There is no such thing as an “independent artist”. All artists are essentially co-dependent of the audience. Natasha Tsakos

There is no such thing as "healthy" competition within a knowledge organization; all internal competition is destructive. The nature of our work is that it cannot be done by any single person in isolation. Knowledge work is by definition collaborative. Tom DeMarco

Sometimes a pad on the back or just a simple word of comfort is all that it takes to bring someone under heavy stress back to balance. J.A. Perez

Three-Step Method for Making Stronger Connections: Take the Triangle Talk approach to connecting and reaching agreement with others: You, Me, Us. First refer to their interest, then yours - and then note how your interests coincide. This approach enables diverse people to gain traction sooner toward a common goal. Kare Anderson

If business doesn't thrive, it hurts America. We need improved relations, more collaboration, more thought and more consistency as we go about trying to make sure we have the best country in the world. Not scapegoating and finger-pointing. Jamie Dimon

Collaboration is just, really, a group of people getting in a room with their eye on a very similar prize and wanting to come out with the same show. The director, ultimately, is the guy in front of whom the buck stops. So, he has to have the courage to prevail. But, he has got to have a huge amount of respect for his collaborators. Harold Prince

I suppose there are many, but I cannot imagine ever having a more perfect collaboration than that which Penn-san and I shared. It was based upon mutual trust, respect, and a desire to have our own work pushed to new places. And it always resulted in delight. Issey Miyake

We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analysing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a spirit of collaboration and good will. Neville Chamberlain

Collaboration is the best way to work. It's only way to work, really. Everyone's there because they have a set of skills to offer across the board. Antony Starr

Marx and Engels are arguably history's most famous couple. Such was the closeness of their collaboration that it is not always easy to recall which works bore both names, which just that of Marx, and which just Engels. Martin Jacques

I think it is in collaboration that the nature of art is revealed. Steve Lacy

Most great advances have been a collaboration. That is the joy of science for me. Tim Hunt

Some people think architecture is about the genius sketch I don't. Great architecture is a collaboration among a lot of people over a long period of time. Joshua PrinceRamus

Collaboration is important not just because it's a better way to learn. The spirit of collaboration is penetrating every institution and all of our lives. So learning to collaborate is part of equipping yourself for effectiveness, problem solving, innovation and life-long learning in an ever-changing networked economy. Don Tapscott

Good design begins with honesty, asks tough questions, comes from collaboration and from trusting your intuition. Freeman Thomas

Art is collaboration: we are artists all over the world. I believe that people are always going to watch Hindi films... that's never going to die, but I think it's amazing that collaborations like that are happening. Priyanka Chopra

To be an objective leader means aligning your models with the needs of the organization. There is no question anymore that collaboration, seeking out diverse perspectives and developing new ways to look at challenges and opportunities, is a key leadership competency. Elizabeth Thornton

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. Andre Gide

Art is the collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better. Andre Gide

I will talk about two sets of things. One is how productivity and collaboration are reinventing the nature of work, and how this will be very important for the global economy. And two, data. In other words, the profound impact of digital technology that stems from data and the data feedback loop. Satya Nadella

Just as the Internet drops transaction and collaboration costs in business and government, it also drops the cost of dissent, of rebellion, and even insurrection. Don Tapscott

I think a good relationship is about collaboration. Jennifer Aniston