Collaboration Isn’t Optional: It’s a Skill Leaders Must Learn for Transformation and Change

Jul 27, 2025

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In two recent LinkedIn posts, I discussed the importance of being intentional and focused on promoting collaboration during periods of transformation and change.

A common issue I encounter in organizations is the lack of executive leaders and sponsors who model collaborative behaviors. This absence of role modelling often reflects in their teams, with a negative impact on the realizable benefits.

In today's fast-paced world of innovation and change, collaboration isn’t just nice—it’s non-negotiable.

Yet, many leaders ready to drive transformation have never been formally taught how to collaborate effectively—an essential skill highlighted by Deb Mashek in the MIT Sloan Management Review (2022).

Why collaboration matters to leaders driving change:

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Collaboration Isn’t Optional: It’s a Skill Leaders Must Learn for Transformation and Change

Why collaboration matters to leaders driving change:

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