Varying levels of competence are fine, but a serious imbalance of competence is anywhere from detrimental to fatal. Shared, understood goals. Collaborations are not open- ended relationships, and relationships are subordinate to the goal. Mutual respect, tolerance, and trust. Successful collaborations focus on strengths rather than less important personal issues.
Shared spaces become the collaborative tools which are used to facilitate the relationship.
Playing with representations. Uncertainty is not a problem to be solved, but rather an opportunity to be explored, often with a sense of play and boundlessness. Clear lines of responsibility but no restrictive boundaries. The emphasis is on collective approaches and solutions, not on territory. Decisions do not have to be made by consensus.