Workplace collaboration

COLLABORATION

is defined here as:

"the process of multiple people, entities or organisations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal."

In your opinion, how much do you collaborate at work?

Not enough

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Too much

Clear selection

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

"Collaboration helps me achieve better outcomes at work"

Strongly disagree

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Strongly agree

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"My experiences of workplace collaboration have been positive"

Strongly disagree

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Strongly agree

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Reflecting on a specific and memorable experience of workplace collaboration…

Please briefly describe the context of the collaboration

Why were you collaborating? With how many people?

How effective did you find the collaboration?

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Somewhat ineffective

Very ineffective

Clear selection

What were the qualities or characteristics that helped make the collaboration MORE effective?

Select any that apply

It was an inclusive and open forum

The group dynamic was good (e.g. positive and/or active)

It was fun and/or enjoyable

Differences of opinion were accepted, invited or welcomed

We reached a better outcome than we would have without collaboration

We involved everyone affected by the activities or outcomes

We better understood each others perspectives

We followed a democratic process where all voices were heard

We reached an outcome more efficiently

Other:

What were the qualities or characteristics that helped make the collaboration LESS effective?

Select any that apply

Differences of opinion were rejected, suppressed or unwelcome

It was hierarchical: Those with the most power or loudest voices dominated

We reached an outcome less efficiently

There was limited understanding of each others perspectives

We didn't involve everyone affected by the activities or outcomes

It was an exclusionary and limited or closed forum

The group dynamic was bad (e.g. negative and/or disengaged)

We reached a worse outcome than we might have without collaboration

It was serious and/or unenjoyable

Other:

Who benefited from collaboration on this occasion?

Leave blank if no-one benefited

My role or personal perspective

Other individuals roles or personal perspectives

My team or department

Other teams or departments

Our organisation

Wider society (e.g. we made more ethical decisions)

In your opinion, which of the following statements best describes the dominant culture(s) at the organisation where you work?

Select the most relevant two statements

Rank #1

Rank #2

My organisation’s culture is characterised by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity. Our work environment is an inventive and open-minded place where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives. Employees are united by curiosity; leaders emphasise innovation, knowledge, and adventure.

My organisation’s culture is defined by strength, decisiveness, and boldness. Our work environment is a competitive place where people strive to gain personal advantage. Employees are united by strong control; leaders emphasise confidence and dominance.

My organisation’s culture is expressed through fun and excitement. Our work environment is a lighthearted place where people tend to do what makes them happy. Employees are united by playfulness and stimulation; leaders emphasise spontaneity and a sense of humour.

My organisation’s culture exemplifies idealism and altruism. Our work environment is a tolerant, compassionate place where people try to do good for the long-term future of the world. Employees are united by a focus on sustainability and global communities; leaders emphasise shared ideals and contributing to a greater cause.

My organisation’s culture is defined by planning, caution, and preparedness. Our work environment is a predictable place where people are risk-conscious and think things through carefully. Employees are united by a desire to feel protected and anticipate change; leaders emphasise being realistic and planning ahead.

My organisation’s culture focuses on relationships and mutual trust. Our work environment is a warm, collaborative, and welcoming place where people help and support one another. Employees are united by loyalty; leaders emphasise sincerity, teamwork, and positive relationships.

My organisation’s culture is characterised by achievement and winning. Our work environment is an outcome-oriented and merit-based place where people aspire to achieve top performance. Employees are united by a drive for capability and success; leaders emphasise goal accomplishment.

My organisation’s culture is focused on respect, structure, and shared norms. Our work environment is a methodical place where people tend to play by the rules and want to fit in. Employees are united by cooperation; leaders emphasise shared procedures and time-honoured customs.