Collaborative Writing

A Key Component of Teamwork

Teamwork is the norm in modern-day organizations. The team concept is critical
because many projects are complex and require more and difficult kinds of
expertise than one person is likely to have. Teams usually consist of members from
different departments of an organization because employees from different areas
tend to view a project from different perspectives.

Team Writing
Collaborative writing is a skill that must be developed.
Writing as a team is far more challenging than writing as
an individual. An effective team begins by developing a
strategy for writing the documentation required for most
people.

Collaborating with People of Different

Cultures

Success Tips
Learning to work
effectively with team
members is a critical
career skill.
Good problem-solving

Collaborative writing is challenging within a culture and even more challenging

across cultures. Consider the following six keys of successful team writing across
cultures:
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5.

Good listening skills

Good interpersonal skills
Respect for the ideas of others
Patience in trying to understand differences
A willingness to help others understand
differences
6. Courtesy
Most people respond positively to those who show that they are interested in the
ideas of others. Working with people from other cultures provides a great learning
opportunity to those who will take advantage of it.

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