Reimagining Collaboration by Phil Simon

Following Covid and the introduction of remote working for those who were normally office based, we've all had to use various collaboration tools to improve the way we work together. Simon wants to take it one step further by advocating for collaboration tools to be used for creating a more productive and engaging work environment.

At the centre there needs to be a central hub (such as Slack or Microsoft Teams) where we communicate and share files, combined with ways to interact and communicate (such as Zoom or Google Meet) including video calls and making presentations.

By having everything saved in a central place, real-time conversations and sharing of files are easier.

Simon provides a number of tips on how to use collaboration tools effectively. He argues that it is important to create a culture of collaboration within the organisation, and to provide training (during paid working hours) on how to use the tools effectively. 

I found this book to be informative and reassuring, as it echoed much of the way I and my team has been working since well before Covid. I also liked that it provides a number of practical tips that can be implemented immediately.

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