Society has changed. The Lone Ranger is dead. And, the vision of a successful community for the 21st century demands that we collaborate beyond our individual campuses. Collaboration brings together the widest range of talents and resources to solve a problem, build a program, or create something entirely new. The greater the number who comes to the table, the higher the probability that we will be successful.
Shared visions are fundamental to successful collaborations.
Collaborations that work bring together those who share the same goals, although they may be coming from different segments of the community. Collaboration doesn't come naturally. Our administrative organizations, reward structures, and budget processes usually do not facilitate collaboration on our campuses. Collaborators learn how to cross boundaries. Collaborators have a high tolerance for ambiguity.