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In the age of cynicism, collaboration remains key

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    • In a post-pandemic world, we need to re-learn how to effectively co-create and work alongside each other in a workforce that is fluid in its physical presence.
    • In a post-pandemic world, we need to re-learn how to effectively co-create and work alongside each other in a workforce that is fluid in its physical presence. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    Melanie Cook

    Published Sat, Jul 16, 2022 · 05:50 AM

    MOST assume that climbing the corporate ladder requires a degree of cunning. That being selfish and looking out for yourself will get you to the top. Most assume wrong.

    We live in an age of corporate greed and selfishness in the name of success — a quick Google search on “selfishness and success” yields multiple results on how to be selfish in order to succeed. Collaboration has fallen by the wayside, and it’s time we start talking to each other again.

    The pandemic has not helped. A 2020 study on the impact of working from home on collaboration showed that the ability to meet and brainstorm dropped 11 per cent, and the ability to maintain social relationships declined 17 per cent. Our distrust of each other, coupled with the pandemic, has resulted in an all time low for our interpersonal relationships.

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