Group Talent
by Collaboration allows people to go places that they would never go alone. It is a support structure that encourages and inspires.
Image via Wikipedia
There are a heck of a lot of talented people in this world. And, much of that talent is wasted. Fear, or insecurity or sometimes not having an opportunity to put the talent to use, makes our world a BIG one full of creative people, sitting at desks and dreaming of where they’d rather be.
A whole group of talented people is able to accomplish so much more than a single person working alone. There is a sense of “group purpose”. Inspiration is given and received. The SHARED creative process gives hope to the purpose or goal, and to each individual involved in the collaboration.
A Collaborative effort becomes spectacular when everyone is given complete freedom to do the best that they can. When that effort isn’t judged, but continually encouraged by others also taking chances with their creativity. Support of collaborative effort, without limits on the individual in terms of their creativity, is the goal.
The group supports the freedom of an individual to really explore stuff that they perhaps would not, without the support of the group. Nobody feels like their idea is too “out there”. And, because there’s this inherent support, people relax their limits and are able to see beyond them. That’s a big part of creativity. There is no wrong in true collaboration…only growth and learning.
Our world has become one that honors individual achievement first. We work our butts off to be successful as individuals. The beauty of a collaborative effort is that there is communication about what’s happening AS it’s happening. People get excited about their ideas because OTHER people are excited about them. THAT excitement leads to more ideas. It makes people feel like they are being rewarded in present time for their thinking. And when a collaborative effort succeeds, the success belongs to the whole group equally. Everyone owns the success!
Just wanting to put this out there. Planting a seed of sorts. Hoping…..
Liked it
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Post Commentsilent psalm
On March 18, 2009 at 4:05 am
just like that!!!!thats all!!simplely true..love the vision..you speak..
Anne McNew
On March 18, 2009 at 4:25 am
there’s a difference between to become BITTER or BETTER.
Notice the “I”, if you are self centered, you certainly would become bitter to others.thus we need to involve others to become better and successful in what we do.
that was great sharing gianne. a relevant one too.
Amsky
On March 18, 2009 at 4:33 am
Yes that’s right! Working as a team is the best strategy. Working with the team makes us more competitive.
Amsky
OhSugar
On March 18, 2009 at 12:56 pm
I so believe in team work. The old adage says, “no man is an island.” Nice.
Kate Smedley
On March 18, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Well written and I totally agree with you, I always remember at a saying from a teamwork seminar ‘there’s no ‘i’ in team’.
gianne
On March 18, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Thanks guys!! I’m presently doing some collaboration and cannot BELIEVE how invigorating it is. I feel much more brave in my expression too. I hope that we begin to look at this more than we have. I really think it’s important!
Mrs M
On March 18, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Such a good write. Everyone has some sort of creativity in one form or another.
V Frost
On March 18, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I really relate to sitting at a desk dreaming of where Id rather be. Such an awesome article!! What else is new though
CutestPrincess
On March 18, 2009 at 8:46 pm
The concept of teamwork is extremely important to the success of any team. nice post!
Melody SJAL
On March 18, 2009 at 8:50 pm
This is a wonderful article. I do have this vision too. Hope it could be sustained here…
monica55
On March 18, 2009 at 11:32 pm
A well written piece supporting a very good idea: The importance of team-work.
Monica
Radhika Bhargava
On March 19, 2009 at 12:35 am
A nice perception ,I like the way you came out with your thought of team work!!!
lindalulu
On March 19, 2009 at 8:10 am
Very nicely written article.
Debra.
On March 19, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Teamwork enables encouragement and encouragement enables to success.An excellent thought provoking article! Nice work, Gianne!
Ruby Hawk
On March 19, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I like your line of thinking. Team support is the thing.
Mr Ghaz
On March 22, 2009 at 12:02 am
Excellent! lovely piece. ..You are right, Everyone owns the success!..nicely none and well presented. Thanx for sharing
Colleen Ranney
On March 24, 2009 at 7:08 am
This is a great seed to plant. I totally agree. Sharing is the best part of life, I don’t enjoy doing things alone.
Great writing.
Jake O
On April 6, 2009 at 6:18 pm
I am currently in college and I can tell you that group and team work has become much more integral to the learning process in the schools. I really like it as there are much less lectures and more cooperation. Great article here.
WriteEditSeek
On September 12, 2009 at 3:14 pm
This is beautiful. I love your way of thinking. There is great magic that can happen within a group. It seems that something special can take place when the dynamics of a group are supportive, encouraging, and appreciative. I’ve experienced this a few times.