Collaboration, Creativity and Continuous Learning – The Backbone of growing Organisations
The 3C Roots
Every successful organisation has a strong foundation rooted in its culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. A thriving culture leads to a dynamic and adaptable work environment, which attracts top talent and strengthens the building blocks of the organization. Our primary goal is to emphasise the importance of cultivating a deep-rooted culture that fosters growth and excellence.
Collaboration
Collaboration is strengthening the roots at the core of any organisation. The foundation is strengthened owing to working collectively for a common objective – growth. Leveraging diverse perspectives outgrows companies’ potential and yields effective outputs. Collaborative cultures pave the way for communication, transparency, and teamwork within organisations. Cross-functional working across teams is an incentive for a collaborative approach. It can build trust, bring people together and positively impact in the long run.
The first step towards improving teamwork is identifying and eliminating current obstacles around them. Any communication barrier or outdated technologies is a hindrance to the collaborative approach. Leaders must address these issues with transparent communication.
Today, technology evolves daily to create a comfortable experience for collaboration across teams. No matter the location of the team, technology facilitates real-time communication. Tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom are assets to the organisation.
Leaders must applaud and reward any collaborative behaviour – of any scale, to promote openness and transparency. Feedback sharing, team successes and idea generation are a few successful examples of such behaviours.
Creativity
It’s a myth that only artists are creative. Every individual has the capability to be creative. Creativity is more of an approach than a goal. Across the chain, one can witness innovative approaches to observation. Creativity is the cradle of innovation. From product design to marketing strategies, it applies across business areas. Creativity is visible in the most micro and macro aspects of any organisation.
Leaders embracing uncertainty can allow the teams to be creative in their work approach. This encourages out-of-the-box thinking and allows for creative exploration with multiple trials and errors. Ideas must be shared within teams, no matter the unconventionality. Ideation in any organisation is a collective skill set. Constructive feedback and non-judgmental sharing of ideas are making breathing space for creativity to turn into execution. The notion that no idea is a failure boosts employees’ morale unimaginably.
Organisations can boost creative thinking by facilitating training programs, brainstorming sessions, and innovation workshops. Employees working effectively with their creative potential can maximise output for the organisation.
Continuous Learning
The curiosity to constantly learn is a sign of being an effective employee. Organisations must open all the paths of learning through upskilling courses and workshops. This is a personal as well as collective investment for the organisation. Learning through any shape or form, i.e., certifications, online courses and mentorship programs, adds value to the organisation. A combination of soft skills and hard skills shapes learning effectively. Soft skills such as leadership, communication and critical thinking can add intangible value to the organisation. Technical skill sets provide tangible value, ensuring growth within the company. Providing employees with a sense of purpose and fulfillment results in long-term retention and loyalty.
Irrespective of the organisation’s size, the ‘3C Roots approach can build a strong and resilient foundation. Organisations that prioritize collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning can gain a competitive edge in their industry.
This article is written by Delna Dhamodiwala, Global Head of HR, DNEG, and the views expressed in this article are her own
