Since the creation of the English language, collaboration and teamwork have been terms used together. The word “collaborate” stems from the Latin root words com- (with, together) and –labor (work). Collaboration involves individuals coming together to achieve a common goal, and much more. In their critically acclaimed book Collaborative Leadership: How Citizens And Civic Leaders Can Make A Difference, Chrislip and Larson (1994) define collaboration as “[creating] a shared vision and joint strategies to address concerns that go beyond the purview of any particular party” (p. 5). Collaboration goes beyond working together. Collaboration involves an active communication process among members of a …show more content…
Usually, innovative change occurs not by one person, but the collective efforts of many. The collaborative approach to leadership implies that effective change starts with the interactions of multiple individuals. This idea of change starting by collected efforts it not new, however, this book provides numerous cited trials and tribulations that prove collaborative efforts breed systemic change. By working with other people, ideas are formed through brainstorming, tasks can be delegated, and leaders can lead collectively. Connected leaders can further develop the internal goals and objectives of their teams more than those who do not. Authors Hsieh and Liou (2016) agree, “Leaders try to create and maintain the collaborative process to deliver services that improve organizational performance” (Collaborative Leadership and Organizational Performance, p. 7). Leaders following the collaborative approach work to build trust and a connected culture within their …show more content…
The text, over twenty years old, describes situations and “futuristic scenarios” that predict towards the year 2015, which was a year ago. Although the text is dated, the ideas are not. The text provides excellent examples of how different leaders have utilized the collaborative approach to leadership in the past but fails to provide more recent examples. Through extensive research, analysis, and application, Chrislip and Larson’s finding still have relevance today. The collaborative ideas that form the foundation of the book can still be applied in modern