Transcriber: Gia Hwang Reviewer: Shimaa Nabil
Think of a fisherman's net.
It is whole and it harbors a profound meaning within itself.
It is both the individual thread and the interconnection within.
Fisherman’s net requires connection.
We must be like a fisherman’s net when it comes to collaboration.
We have to work together in order for the fisherman’s net to stay together.
When we try to stay in control of an idea, we are thinking small.
When we let go of control and invite others in,
we are embracing the power of collaboration.
In order to move BIG things,
we have to collaborate in order to get to the next step.
We witnessed collaboration daily
and crowdfunding campaigns and crowd sourcing campaigns, etc.
I have witnessed and participated in many powerful collaborations
that have opened doors for me that the grits cannot.
Powerful collaborations can work
when you seek out like-minded people
who are willing to share ideas and share work.
Big things happen when we collaborate.
Three things happen when we connect.
One, we reach more people.
Two, we have greater impact.
Three, we have a deeper impression.
The most important thing in our lives are the things that we do -
it is the people that we do it with.
Five steps to effective collaboration.
1. There is no ‘I’ in saying.
Let go of your ego and be prepared to take constructive criticism.
2. Be consistent.
Practice makes perfect.
Collaboration is new for some people
When we work together, we can all learn together.
3. Share ideas.
Share your work.
Share your resources.
Share the credit.
4. Stop playing small.
Alignment is very important
because you have to have the right people on the team.
Big things can happen when everyone is on the same wavelength.
Holding tight is safe and very small.
You never know what can happen
when you release idea or pass the baton to someone else.
5. Teamwork is key.
Everyone must have a voice at the table.
Everyone is contributing.
Everyone is working.
Everyone is bring in value.
Everyone has the same goal in mind.
Collaboration belongs to everyone involved.
In closing, I would like to leave you all with this.
Everything that you accomplish by yourself is small.
When we work together, the possibilities are endless.
I encourage you today to let go of control
and invite people in.
Think of a big idea
and seek out some like-minded people,
and see what you all can move together.
Thank you.