How can your organization or an organization that you are familiar with benefit from being a collaborative organization?

A collaborative organization is characterized by a community where the individuals share
a set of common values. It is also characterized by employees who mutually respect each other.
When any organization embraces collaboration, it stands to reap huge benefits. My organization
can benefit from improved engagement among employees and better employee retention. Our
organization stands to benefit from improved flexibility. A collaborative organization is better
equipped to handle changes (Cross et al., 2010). With teamwork, the organization can deal with
all problems associated with change. In addition, the organization can help ensure that all
employees are engaged. Through widespread collaboration, employees can remain fully
engaged. They can thus take on new projects. Employees can constantly challenge themselves,
and this can help the organization to achieve better results.
The wellness of all employees can be improved if our organization embraces the
principles of collaboration. Collaborative organizations put in places values and cultures that
make it possible for employees to excel. Employees in a collaborative organization are treated
well, and this helps eliminate the levels of workplace-related stress. Toxic workplace
environments can also be avoided in a collaborative environment. Collaborative companies
achieve productive meetings. Employees can easily collaborate, and this can help the company to
achieve its core objectives and goals.
How can using a system approach help the collaborative organization achieve its goals?
Using a systems approach can help the organization strengthen its operations. A systems
approach helps in the development of new insights. Through a systems approach, a collaborative

organization can put in place a robust culture that can help improve the level of performance. A
systems approach can challenge how employees collaborate with each other and in so doing,
enhance teamwork. Through a systems approach, organizational problems such as fragmentation
can be dealt with. Sharing of information across an organization can be enhanced, and this can
result in improved teamwork. Both external and internal factors that may be a stumbling block
towards success can be eliminated through a systems approach.
Briefly describe two management concepts (from different weeks) that you found
interesting. Why were these concepts of interest, and how can you use apply these concepts
to your business career?
One concept that I found interesting is planning. Planning is the foundation of leadership
and management. I found this concept to be interesting because it defines how an organization
will use its resources and contribute towards the achievement of the organizational goals.
Without a proper plan, an organization is bound to fail. Through planning a manager is able to
anticipate various problems that may come up in the process of managing the organization. I
intend to become a better planner. I will always have both long-term and short-term that will
help me push the organization forward. I intend to get the input of every stakeholder in the
planning process.
Another management concept that I found to be interesting is organizing. Organizing is
an important function of management. Organizing plays a major role in all levels of an
organization. Through organizing, proper allocation of resources can be achieved. I intend to
embrace organizing at all levels of the organization. I will always strive to ensure that I meet the
missions and goals through proper organization.

References

Cross, R., Gray, P. H., Cunningham, S., Showers, M., & Thomas, R. J. (2010). The collaborative
organization: how to make employee networks really work. MIT Sloan management
review, 52(1), 83.