The LookUP list: how to collaborate
5 ways to work well with others (something we all need!)
Collaboration has always been aspirational (so much more creativity and thought comes from it), but difficult in the workplace (different cultures, mindsets, expertise). Never has this been more so than in a hybrid world where we are adding into the mix the difficulty of finding time, space, and tools to collaborate effectively. We’ve curated 5 things to get you started on a new journey of collaboration, enjoy!
1. Try this: https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/collaboration-card-set/
The School of Life gives us endless inspiration in both the work and personal sphere and their approach to collaboration doesn’t disappoint. This pack of cards gives exercises for teams to try to get them talking and working empathetically. Our favourite is getting everyone to admit to a major screw up in their time at work, and the team then work together to talk about how they might have addressed it. Reframing mistakes and telling new stories about failure and success are crucial to the collaborative journey.
2. Head to this: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shaping-the-future-the-importance-of-creative-collaboration-tickets-677287494127
Check out this event at The Bureau, hosted by the Design District, on the power of collaboration in the creative space. Collaboration isn’t just creativity’s domain, but it’s a growth trend for good reason.
3. Watch this: https://www.ted.com/playlists/431/the_power_of_collaboration
A slew of ted talks on why collaboration is so important, and how organisations are going about it.
4. Read this: Remote, Not Distant: Design a Company Culture that will help you thrive in a hybrid workplace https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0999097393/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=0999097393&pd_rd_w=6e4v2&content-id=amzn1.sym.84ea1bf1-65a8-4363-b8f5-f0df58cbb686&pf_rd_p=84ea1bf1-65a8-4363-b8f5-f0df58cbb686&pf_rd_r=06EA95GZWZSZ0CFRP9VQ&pd_rd_wg=AZbKY&pd_rd_r=f70adda4-b6d4-4ab8-adbf-41c4631e2b46&s=books&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw
Collaboration in a hybrid world is a constant challenge our clients bring to us. Read up on new ways to develop a collaborative culture in a world that isn’t transitioning back to 100% face to face any time soon.
5. Explore this: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/palace-skateboards-mcdonalds-collab/
No-one stretches the potential of collaboration like Palace Skateboards. Love it or hate it, McDonalds as a corporate partner is inevitably going to garner attention. On a more stylistic note, we’re loving the latest Ganni and New Balance collab, a match made in heaven: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/ganni-new-balance-1906r-2023
To learn more about the power of collaboration, and how storytelling takes a role, get in contact caroline@wearelookup.com and matthew@wearelookup.com