Collaboration
Find out more about our behavioural theme: Collaboration.
We get on well with colleagues and partners, supporting each other and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
What does collaboration mean at the University?
Karisha George, associate lecturer, discusses the importance of collaboration as part of her work at the University.
I get on well with colleagues and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
I am successful when...
• I develop positive relationships with colleagues and partners
• I actively seek out and work with colleagues in other areas of the University
• I build my knowledge of who does what and can refer others to the right person
• I share my ideas, involving others and working with them to achieve shared goals
• I am approachable, offering colleagues help and support decisions
I build relationships across the University and beyond, working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve shared goals.
I am successful when...
• I take an inclusive approach, engaging others in activities and creating a sense of community
• I encourage a supportive culture where team members share workload fairly and help each other
• I exchange ideas freely, collaborating with others to solve problems and build consensus
• I develop relationships with external partners to pursue shared goals
• I actively build relationships and trust between teams
I bring people together across the University and beyond, encouraging and supporting collaboration to build consensus and achieve shared goals.
I am successful when...
• I encourage and support collaboration between academic groups, professional services, and students
• I develop partnerships with external stakeholders, industry and the local community
• I put forward my own ideas, build consensus and gain commitment to shared goals
The Sustainability Clinic is all about collaboration. Through the Clinic, we bring together students and the local community to tackle sustainability issues. My role includes working with community partners (such as charities, schools and local government) to look at what their sustainability needs are and work out where students taking the Clinic module might be able to help. We deliver the module both as an interdisciplinary elective and in partnership with the Department of Environment and Geography, so I work with colleagues from across the University to make things happen. I love the mix of community engagement, teaching and learning and partnership development that my job involves, and collaboration is central to all of it.
Kate Harper, Community Engaged Learning Manager (ESAY Sustainability Clinic)
Next steps
If you’re keen to develop in this area, you can explore a wide range of opportunities available to you at the University and via our partnership with LinkedIn Learning on the Learning Management System (LMS). Here are some suggested opportunities to take a look at:
- Self-led Development (Linkedin Learning course) Collaboration principles and process
- Leadership Programme: Collaborative leadership
- Leadership Programme: Team leader/supervisor
