Collaborative working
Coordinate contributions, responsibilities and decisions towards a shared outcome.
Why it matters
Shared work needs connected contributions and responsibilities, rather than parallel tasks alone. Coordination makes it clearer how each contribution relates to the outcome and to the work of others.
What this can look like
- agrees responsibilities towards a shared outcome
- coordinates a contribution with what others are doing
- adjusts shared plans when the group’s needs change
Youth relevance
In a group assignment, volunteering team or youth-led initiative, one person’s work may depend on another’s contribution. Agreeing responsibilities and revisiting plans helps young people connect their efforts towards a shared outcome.
Ways young people can practise this skill
- agree and coordinate responsibilities in a shared project
- adapt a contribution to what a volunteering team needs
- review a group plan when tasks or circumstances change
Connected themes
Related skills
Explore these connected skills for another perspective.
Communication
Active listening
Pay attention to another person’s meaning and check that you have understood it.
Collaboration & teamwork
Negotiation & resolving disagreements
Work through differing needs or positions to reach a workable way forward.
Learning to learn
Self-management
Organise priorities, commitments, time and one’s own approach responsibly.