Hbr's 10 Must Reads On Collaboration · Direct

Before greenlighting a cross-departmental project, calculate the "collaboration premium." Subtract the costs of coordination and the opportunity costs of other work from the projected returns. If the number is negative, it’s better to work independently. 4. Become a "Connector" Leader

Morten Hansen’s research highlights a critical warning: internal collaboration can be "bad" for your company if the costs outweigh the benefits.

If you are looking to refine how your team works together, these four insights from the world’s leading business experts are essential. 1. Collaboration Is Not Consensus

The Hidden Science of Success: Lessons from HBR on Collaboration

One of the biggest myths in business is that collaboration means everyone must agree. In "Want Collaboration? Accept—and Actively Manage—Conflict," authors Jeff Weiss and Jonathan Hughes argue that the best results come from managed disagreement.