400 Questionnaire Items Measuring Collaboration

Collaboration skills are crucial for businesses because they enable individuals with diverse skills and perspectives to work together to generate innovative solutions; increase efficiency by leveraging the strengths of each team member; improve decision-making through a broader range of input, leading to more informed decisions; and enhance engagement and satisfaction through an environment that fosters a sense of community and belonging. The main components of collaboration skills include:

Communication
Establish and strengthen relationships
Share information and be open for input
Working toward shared goals and problems
Cooperating to reduce conflict
Creating an environment that builds trust, commitment and respect

People Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Trustworthy
Responsible
Client Focus
Customer Focus
Empowering Others
Developing Others
Co-worker Development
Coaching
Partnering/Networking
Conflict Management
Negotiation
Teamwork
Recognition
Others

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaires Measuring Collaboration:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaire Items

The Collaboration Skills competency in a 360-Degree Feedback assessment includes items measuring the ability to communicate well, establish relationships, create a collaborative environment, and share information.

Definition: Collaboration involves working together with others to achieve a shared goal or address a mutual challenge. It includes joint decision-making to reach consensus, exchanging information, and valuing feedback. Effective collaboration thrives on minimizing conflicts, cooperating towards a shared effort, and being committed to participating, mutual respect, and building trust.

Communication

Creates an environment where others feel comfortable sharing knowledge and information.
Encourages open communication to support a collaborative environment.
Creates an environment where team members feel safe to express their ideas and concerns without fear of judgment.
Encourages open dialog and sharing of information among team members.
Promotes open participation and communication within department and throughout the organization.
Creates an environment of open and transparent communication.
Shares concerns and issues with others in the group.

Relationships

Is comfortable working with employees from different departments/divisions.
Fosters strong collaborative relationships with suppliers.
Builds relationships with suppliers to improve communications and reduce misunderstandings and delays.
Collaborates across departmental boundaries and finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders.
Maintains strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
Develops networks and builds alliances with employees throughout the company.
Strengthens relationships with suppliers to improve contract and price negotiation terms.
Builds strong interpersonal relationships for more effective collaboration.
Identifies and organizes partnerships and alliances.
Develops networks and builds alliances across departments.
Builds strong partnerships with others.
Meets with appropriate counterparts in negotiations as needed.
Provides training and support for relationship building in the team.

Collaborative Environment

Creates a culture that fosters and values collaboration.
Clearly articulates the importance of collaboration in the department's values and vision.
Builds an environment of trust and respect to encourage risk-taking, innovation, and sharing of ideas.
Models collaborative behavior through leading by example.
Create an environment where collaboration and teamwork is encouraged.
Promotes a culture of collaboration rather than rivalry.
Cultivates a collaborative culture that drives innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
Avoids promoting a hyper competitive culture in favor of a more collaborative one.
Creates a culture that encourages understanding and valuing diverse perspectives to effectively resolve conflicts.

Information Sharing

Ensures relevant data is available to all committee members.
Works with others to pool knowledge, ideas and resources to provide deeper insights into difficult issues.
Shares knowledge, ideas and resources to achieve quicker success.
Readily shares information with other group members.
Shares insights, innovations, and resources to enhance efficiency.
Creates an environment to support free exchange of information.
Creates an environment that encourages information sharing.
Shares information with others.
Works with others to share knowledge and information.

Open to Input

Is open to unique and creative ideas from others.
Seeks continuous improvement through the input from coworkers and staff.
Gives consideration to the innovative ideas presented by others.
Listens to the ideas and suggestions from others.
Encourages team members to offer opinions and ideas.
Regularly seeks feedback from employees on how to improve collaboration and acts on their suggestions.
Listens and attends to the ideas from others.
Open to feedback and willing to share insights to foster a collaborative work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Values the diverse perspectives and skills each team member brings to the table, recognizing that collaborative efforts often lead to more innovative and effective solutions.

Shared Decision Making

Collaborates in group decision making.
Includes all stakeholders in the decision making process.
Values others in decision making.
Makes decisions with other members of the group.
Uses group decision making.
Allows various stakeholders to contribute their expertise in the decision making process.
Places value on the views of others in decision making.

Consensus

Ensures that all members are aligned and motivated, contributing to a cohesive and productive team dynamic.
Keeps everyone aligned and motivated to maintain a cohesive and productive team.
Builds consensus among partners.
Involves others in reaching a consensus during group activities.
Builds consensus among team members.
Engages in consensus-building activities.
Identifies and prioritizes needs based on shared interests.

Shared Goals

Works with others to achieve common objectives.
Defines shared goals with the committee members.
Encourages working together to achieve shared goals.
Ensures all team members understand the goals.
Collaborates with team members to achieve common goals.
Works to obtain a shared vision for goals and objectives of the team.

Shared Problem Solving

Actively seeks opportunities to work with colleagues to address and resolve challenges.
Effectively works with others to create solutions to problems.
Fosters a collaborative work environment where mutual inspiration leads to innovative problem-solving.
Willing to work with others to solve problems.
Promotes a culture of collaboration, shared inspiration and creativity to tackle workplace problems.
Understands that collaboration often leads to more innovative and effective solutions.
Allows various stakeholders to contribute their expertise to the solution of a problem.
Works with other experts to solve problems.
Works with others to develop strategies to identify needs and priorities.

Cooperation

Fosters a cooperative environment rather than a highly competitive one.
Actively engages with team members to foster a cooperative environment.
Gains the cooperation of others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
Works cooperatively with others to solve problems.
Builds and strengthens relationships to improve collaboration and leadership.

Conflict Management

Addresses interpersonal issues with a collaborative mindset.
Guides team members to reconcile their differences and collaborate effectively.
Facilitates resolving differences to strengthen team unity.
Engages in teamwork to handle disputes positively.
Encourages teammates to settle their differences and work together.
Collaborates to manage interpersonal disputes with a positive approach.
Works with others to manage conflicts using a constructive approach.
Collaborates with others to resolve conflicts constructively.
Works with others to resolve differences.

Contribution

Encourages diversity of opinions and ideas.
Contributes expertise, insights, and resources to accelerate solutions to problems.
Recognizes and rewards the contributions of team members.
Contributes resources and knowledge to help the team achieve its goals.
Rewards collaborative efforts of team members.
Devotes time and energy to empower the team to succeed.
Contributes resources and knowledge to support others' success.
Consults with other partners on issues.
Works with others to resolve issues facing the company.

Participates

Works to create innovative ideas from the collaboration with others.
Shares skills and time to help the team thrive.
Collaborates in time, effort, and expertise to help achieve success.
Participates in collaborative/team decision-making.
Participates in the team's deliberations.
Engages with team members to build a collaborative work environment.
Participates on committees and working groups.

Commitment

Encourages collaboration with other departments.
Works to get buy-in of individuals based on common good of business.
Fosters a collaborative work environment where everyone feels committed to achieve common goals.
Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment in the department.
Encourages collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results.
Uses effective strategies to re-engage team members and secure their commitment to the business's common good.
Encourages, promotes and rewards collaboration for improved performance.

Trust

Has the confidence and trust of other team members.
Displays a high degree of trust and credibility.
Has the confidence and trust of other partners.
Encourages trust among committee members.
Is a dependable partner in the group.
Is a trustworthy and credible partner.
Builds a culture of trust and mutual respect where team members are encouraged to value each other's contributions.
Is honest with others.

Respect

Considers the views of other colleagues and associates.
Is tactful, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others.
Respects and utilizes diverse perspectives in addressing challenges.
Respects other group/team members.
Respects individual differences that contribute to solving problems.
Respects other committee members.
Views others as valued partners.
Respectful of others in group discussions.
Recognizes and understands the views of other partners and associates.
Is respectful of others in group discussions.

Technology

Utilizes digital tools to enhance collaborative efforts in creating process and policy documents.
Integrates technology to boost collaborative work on process and policy documentation.
Integrates digital tools to streamline the collaborative processes of Research and Development.
Effectively uses technology to facilitate collaborative efforts in building process and policy documents.
Effectively uses digital tools do you use to improve collaboration in the department.
Uses digital tools to support collaborative efforts in document creation?
Equip the team with the right tools and technologies to facilitate collaboration.

Employee Opinion Survey Items

Communication

I am able to share concerns and issues with others in my work group.
My manager creates an environment of open and transparent communication.
The company encourages open communication to support a collaborative work environment.
The supervisor encourages open dialog and sharing of information among team members.
The project manager creates an environment where team members feel safe to express their ideas and concerns without fear of judgment.
Our department has an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing knowledge and information.
The department head promotes open participation and communication within department and throughout the organization.

Relationships

I am comfortable working with employees from different departments/divisions.
I am able to develop networks and build alliances across departments.
In our department, we are encouraged to build strong relationships with suppliers to improve communications and reduce misunderstandings and delays.
My manager strengthens relationships with suppliers to improve contract and price negotiation terms.
My coworkers build strong partnerships with others.
Employees in our department build strong interpersonal relationships for more effective collaboration.
Our department is able to collaborate across departmental boundaries and finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders.
I can develop networks and build alliances with employees throughout the company.
My supervisor provides training and support for relationship building in the team.
I maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
Employees in our department develop strong collaborative relationships with suppliers.

Collaborative Environment

The project lead promotes a culture of collaboration rather than rivalry.
The project managers create an environment where collaboration and teamwork is encouraged.
Our department creates a culture that encourages understanding and valuing diverse perspectives to effectively resolve conflicts.
The department chair avoids promoting a hyper competitive culture in favor of a more collaborative one.
The supervisor models collaborative behavior through leading by example.
My manager cultivates a collaborative culture that drives innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
The manager builds an environment of trust and respect to encourage risk-taking, innovation, and sharing of ideas.
Our department creates a culture that fosters and values collaboration.
My manager clearly articulates the importance of collaboration in the department's values and vision.

Information Sharing

Coworkers readily share information with other group members.
Our department creates an environment that encourages information sharing.
My manager creates an environment to support free exchange of information.
Coworkers share insights, innovations, and resources to enhance efficiency.
Team members work with each other to pool knowledge, ideas and resources to provide deeper insights into difficult issues.
Team members work with other to share knowledge and information.
Team members share information with others.
The manager shares knowledge, ideas and resources to achieve quicker success.
The team leader ensures relevant data is available to all committee members.

Open to Input

Co-workers are willing to listen to the ideas and suggestions from others.
Managers are open to unique and creative ideas from others.
Our team values the diverse perspectives and skills each team member brings to the table, recognizing that collaborative efforts often lead to more innovative and effective solutions.
The leader encourages team members to offer opinions and ideas.
My manager seeks continuous improvement through the input from coworkers and staff.
The manager regularly seeks feedback from employees on how to improve collaboration and acts on their suggestions.
My manager listens and attends to the my ideas.
Senior leadership gives consideration to the innovative ideas presented by others.
Coworkers are open to feedback and willing to share insights to foster a collaborative work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.

Shared Decision-Making

Our team uses group decision making.
The project manager makes decisions with other members of the group.
My manager includes all stakeholders in the decision making process.
Senior leadership at the company allows various stakeholders to contribute their expertise in the decision making process.
Team members are able to collaborate with each other in group decision making.
The team leader values others in decision making.
My manager places value on the views of others in decision making.

Consensus

The supervisor identifies and prioritizes needs based on shared interests.
The team leader works to build consensus among team members.
The senior manager builds consensus among partners.
My manager engages in consensus-building activities.
The team leader ensures that all members are aligned and motivated, contributing to a cohesive and productive team dynamic.

Shared Goals

Coworkers are willing to work with each other to achieve common objectives.
The manager works to obtain a shared vision for goals and objectives of the team.
The executive leadership team defines shared goals with the committee members.
The team leader collaborates with team members to achieve common goals.
We are encouraged to work together to achieve shared goals.
Our project manager ensures all team members understand the goals.

Shared Problem Solving

The people I work with understand that collaboration often leads to more innovative and effective solutions.
My manager works with other experts to solve problems.
Our department fosters a collaborative work environment where mutual inspiration leads to innovative problem-solving.
Coworkers are willing to work with others to solve problems.
My manager allows various stakeholders to contribute their expertise to the solution of a problem.
My manager works effectively with others to create innovative solutions to problems.
Senior leadership at the company promotes a culture of collaboration, shared inspiration and creativity to tackle workplace problems.
I actively seek opportunities to work with colleagues to address and resolve challenges.
I am able to work with others to develop strategies to identify needs and priorities.

Cooperation

My manager fosters a cooperative environment rather than a highly competitive one.
The team leader actively engages with team members to foster a cooperative environment.
Coworkers work cooperatively with each other to solve problems.
Our department builds and strengthens relationships to improve collaboration and leadership.
My supervisor gains the cooperation of others to accomplish common goals and objectives.

Conflict Management

My manager encourages teammates to settle their differences and work together.
The supervisor is good at resolving differences to strengthen team unity.
People in my department collaborate with others to resolve conflicts constructively.
Coworkers work with each other to manage conflicts using a constructive approach.
People in my department address interpersonal issues with a collaborative mindset.
I am able to work with others to resolve minor disputes.
The team leader guides team members to reconcile their differences and collaborate effectively.
I feel the people I work with collaborate to manage interpersonal disputes with a positive approach.

Contribution

The project manager rewards collaborative efforts of team members.
If necessary, I am able to consult with other partners on issues.
Our department encourages diversity of opinions and ideas.
Our team lead recognizes and rewards the contributions of team members.
My team leader contributes resources and knowledge to help the team achieve its goals.
The team leader devotes time and energy to empower the team to succeed.
My manager contributes resources and knowledge to support others' success.
The project manager contributes expertise, insights, and resources to accelerate solutions to problems.

Participates

The manager shares skills and time to help the team thrive.
I am able to participate on committees and working groups.
In our department, we participate in collaborative/team decision-making.
The supervisor engages with team members to build a collaborative work environment.
The people I work with are willing to collaborate in time, effort, and expertise to help achieve success.
Coworkers work together to create innovative ideas from the collaborative effort.
The project manager participates in the team's deliberations.

Commitment

Our department encourages collaboration with other departments.
The project manager works to get buy-in of individuals based on common good of business.
The supervisor encourages collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results.
Our manager is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment in the department.
The manager encourages, promotes and rewards collaboration for improved performance.
Our department fosters a collaborative work environment where everyone feels committed to achieve common goals.

Trust

I am a dependable partner in the group.
My manager has the confidence and trust of other partners.
Our department builds a culture of trust and mutual respect where team members are encouraged to value each other's contributions.
I have the confidence and trust of other team members.
My manager is honest with others.
Senior leadership encourages trust among committee members.
Managers display a high degree of trust and credibility.
My manager is a trustworthy and credible partner.

Respect

Senior leaders recognize and understand the views of other partners and associates.
The team leader respects the group/team members.
The people I work with respect the input from other committee members.
My manager respects individual differences that contribute to solving problems.
My manager is tactful, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others.
I am respectful of others in group discussions.

Technology

My manager has equipped the team with the right tools and technologies to facilitate collaboration.
Our department effectively uses technology to facilitate collaborative efforts in building process and policy documents.
My manager is effective in utilizing digital tools to enhance collaborative efforts in creating process and policy documents.
In our department, we integrate technology to boost collaborative work on process and policy documentation.

Self-Assessment Items

Communication

You promote open participation and communication within department and throughout the organization.
I encourage open dialog and sharing of information among team members.
You encourage open communication to support a collaborative environment.
I create an environment where team members feel safe to express their ideas and concerns without fear of judgment.
You create an environment where others feel comfortable sharing knowledge and information.
You create an environment of open and transparent communication.
You share concerns and issues with others in the group.

Relationships

You are comfortable working with employees from different departments/divisions.
You develop networks and build alliances with employees throughout the company.
I collaborate across departmental boundaries and finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders.
You build strong interpersonal relationships for more effective collaboration.
I strengthen relationships with suppliers to improve contract and price negotiation terms.
I develop networks and builds alliances across departments.
You build relationships with suppliers to improve communications and reduce misunderstandings and delays.
You identify and organize partnerships and alliances.
I foster strong collaborative relationships with suppliers.
You maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
You build strong partnerships with others.
You meet with appropriate counterparts in negotiations as needed.
You provide training and support for relationship building in the team.

Collaborative Environment

You create a culture that fosters and values collaboration.
I promote a culture of collaboration rather than rivalry.
I create an environment where collaboration and teamwork is encouraged.
I create a culture that encourages understanding and valuing diverse perspectives to effectively resolve conflicts.
I build an environment of trust and respect to encourage risk-taking, innovation, and sharing of ideas.
I clearly articulate the importance of collaboration in the department's values and vision.
I model collaborative behavior through leading by example.
I avoid promoting a hyper competitive culture in favor of a more collaborative one.
I cultivate a collaborative culture that drives innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

Information Sharing

You create an environment to support free exchange of information.
You create an environment that encourages information sharing.
You ensure relevant data is available to all committee members.
You work with others to pool knowledge, ideas and resources to provide deeper insights into difficult issues.
You share insights, innovations, and resources to enhance efficiency.
You readily share information with other group members.
I share knowledge, ideas and resources to achieve quicker success.
You work with others to share knowledge and information.
You share information with others.

Open to Input

I encourage team members to offer opinions and ideas.
I give consideration to the innovative ideas presented by others.
You seek continuous improvement through the input from coworkers and staff.
You listen and attend to the ideas from others.
You value the diverse perspectives and skills each team member brings to the table, recognizing that collaborative efforts often lead to more innovative and effective solutions.
I regularly seek feedback from employees on how to improve collaboration and act on their suggestions.
I listen to the ideas and suggestions from others.
You are open to feedback and willing to share insights to foster a collaborative work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
You are open to unique and creative ideas from others.

Shared Decision Making

I collaborate in group decision making.
You use group decision making.
You value others in decision making.
You make decisions with other members of the group.
You include all stakeholders in the decision making process.
You allow various stakeholders to contribute their expertise in the decision making process.
You place value on the views of others in decision making.

Consensus

I engage in consensus-building activities.
You build consensus among partners.
I involve others in reaching a consensus during group activities.
You build consensus among team members.
You ensure that all members are aligned and motivated, contributing to a cohesive and productive team dynamic.
I keep everyone aligned and motivated to maintain a cohesive and productive team.
You identify and prioritize needs based on shared interests.

Shared Goals

You encourage working together to achieve shared goals.
I ensure all team members understand the goals.
You define shared goals with the committee members.
I work with others to achieve common objectives.
I collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
You work to obtain a shared vision for goals and objectives of the team.

Shared Problem Solving

You allow various stakeholders to contribute their expertise to the solution of a problem.
I actively seek opportunities to work with colleagues to address and resolve challenges.
I understand that collaboration often leads to more innovative and effective solutions.
You effectively work with others to create solutions to problems.
You promote a culture of collaboration, shared inspiration and creativity to tackle workplace problems.
You are willing to work with others to solve problems.
I foster a collaborative work environment where mutual inspiration leads to innovative problem-solving.
You work with other experts to solve problems.

Cooperation

You foster a cooperative environment rather than a highly competitive one.
You gain the cooperation of others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
You work cooperatively with others to solve problems.
You build and strengthen relationships to improve collaboration and leadership.
You actively engage with team members to foster a cooperative environment.

Conflict Management

You engage in teamwork to handle disputes positively.
You encourage teammates to settle their differences and work together.
I collaborate with others to resolve conflicts constructively.
I facilitate resolving differences to strengthen team unity.
I address interpersonal issues with a collaborative mindset.
You work with others to manage conflicts using a constructive approach.
You guide team members to reconcile their differences and collaborate effectively.
I collaborate to manage interpersonal disputes with a positive approach.
You work with others to resolve differences.

Contribution

You devote time and energy to empower the team to succeed.
I contribute resources and knowledge to help the team achieve its goals.
You encourage a diversity of opinions and ideas.
You reward collaborative efforts of team members.
You work with others to resolve issues facing the company.
I contribute resources and knowledge to support others' success.
I contribute expertise, insights, and resources to accelerate solutions to problems.
You consult with other partners on issues.
I recognize and reward the contributions of team members.

Participates

You work to create innovative ideas from the collaboration with others.
You share skills and time to help the team thrive.
I participate in the team's deliberations.
I engage with team members to build a collaborative work environment.
You collaborate in time, effort, and expertise to help achieve success.
You participate in collaborative/team decision-making.
You participate on committees and working groups.

Commitment

You encourage collaboration with other departments.
I use effective strategies to re-engage team members and secure their commitment to the business's common good.
You works to get buy-in of individuals based on common good of business.
You encourage collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results.
You foster a collaborative work environment where everyone feels committed to achieve common goals.
I am committed to fostering a collaborative work environment in the department.
You encourage, promote and reward collaboration for improved performance.

Trust

You a dependable partner in the group.
I build a culture of trust and mutual respect where team members are encouraged to value each other's contributions.
You display a high degree of trust and credibility.
You have the confidence and trust of other partners.
You encourage trust among committee members.
You a trustworthy and credible partner.
I have the confidence and trust of other team members.
You are honest with others.

Respect

I respect and utilize diverse perspectives in addressing challenges.
I am respectful of others in group discussions.
You respect individual differences that contribute to solving problems.
You respect other group/team members.
You view others as valued partners.
You respect other committee members.
I am tactful, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others.
I consider the views of other colleagues and associates.
You are respectful of others in group discussions.
I recognize and understand the views of other partners and associates.

Technology

I effectively use digital tools do you use to improve collaboration in the department.
I use digital tools to support collaborative efforts in document creation?
You utilize digital tools to enhance collaborative efforts in creating process and policy documents.
I integrate technology to boost collaborative work on process and policy documentation.
I effectively use technology to facilitate collaborative efforts in building process and policy documents.
You integrate digital tools to streamline the collaborative processes of Research and Development.
You equip the team with the right tools and technologies to facilitate collaboration.

Job Interview Questions

Communication

How would you share concerns and issues with others in the group?
Give an example of when you created an environment where team members felt safe to express their ideas and concerns without fear of judgment.
Describe how you would create an environment where others feel comfortable sharing knowledge and information.
How would you create an environment of open and transparent communication?
How do you encourage open communication to support a collaborative environment?
What can you do to encourage open dialog and sharing of information among team members?
Give an example of how you would promote open participation and communication within the department and throughout the organization.

Relationships

When have you had an opportunity to collaborate across departmental boundaries and find common ground with a wide range of stakeholders?
Partnerships and alliances are important in our industry. How do you identify and organize partnerships and alliances in your work?
How would you build relationships with suppliers to improve communications and reduce misunderstandings and delays?
Have you developed networks and builds alliances across departments?
Strong relationships with suppliers helps to ensure quality standards are met. How do you maintain strong relationships with suppliers?
Give an example of how you would build strong partnerships with others.
How do you strengthen relationships with suppliers to improve contract and price negotiation terms?
Explain how you would builds strong interpersonal relationships for more effective collaboration.
Are you comfortable working with employees from different departments/divisions? Have you had previous issues that you had to deal with?
Have you had an opportunity to meet with appropriate counterparts in negotiations? Describe.
How would you provide training and support for relationship building in the team?
Explain how you would develop networks and build alliances with employees throughout the company.
How do you foster strong collaborative relationships with suppliers?

Collaborative Environment

Explain how you would build an environment of trust and respect to encourage risk-taking, innovation, and sharing of ideas.
Describe how you would articulate the importance of collaboration in the department's values and vision.
How would you cultivate a collaborative culture that drives innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction?
How would you avoids promoting a hyper competitive culture in favor of a more collaborative one?
How do you promote a culture of collaboration rather than rivalry?
Explain how you would create a culture that fosters and values collaboration.
How can you create a culture that encourages understanding and valuing diverse perspectives to effectively resolve conflicts?
Give an example of how you modeled collaborative behavior through leading by example.
How do you create an environment where collaboration and teamwork is encouraged?

Information Sharing

If leading a committee, how do you ensure relevant data is available to all committee members?
Describe how sharing insights, innovations, and resources could lead to enhanced efficiency.
Have you worked with others to share knowledge and information? Explain.
Explain how you would shares information with other group members.
How would you create an environment that encourages information sharing?
Elaborate on how sharing knowledge, ideas and resources would achieve quicker success.
Explain how you would create an environment that supports free exchange of information.
Do you work with others to pool knowledge, ideas and resources to provide deeper insights into difficult issues? Give an example.

Open to Input

Describe how you would be open to unique and creative ideas from others. Give examples of when you did this.
How do you appreciate and leverage the diverse skills and perspectives of your team to foster innovation and create more effective solutions?
Explain how you would seek feedback from employees on how to improve collaboration.
Do you actively pursue continuous improvement by incorporating feedback from your coworkers and staff?
How would you encourage the team to listen and attend to the ideas from others?
How would you encourage team members to offer opinions and ideas?
What strategies would you use to encourage team members to openly share feedback and insights, creating a collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute?
How do you evaluate the innovative ideas presented by others?

Shared Decision Making

How do you determine what value to place on the ideas from others in decision making?
Can you provide an example of a time when you prioritized others' perspectives in your decision-making process?
Give an example of when you placed a high value on the views of others in decision making?
What methods would you use to engage stakeholders and incorporate their expertise into the decision-making process?
Can you provide an example of how you work with others to make group decisions?
How do you ensure that all relevant stakeholders are included in the decision making process?
How would you encourage various stakeholders to contribute their expertise in the decision making process?
How do you collaborate with others to make group decisions?

Consensus

How do you engage with others in consensus-building activities?
Explain how you would build consensus among team members?
How do you ensure that all members are aligned and motivated, contributing to a cohesive and productive team dynamic?
How do you involve others in reaching a consensus during group activities?
How do you keep everyone aligned and motivated to maintain a cohesive and productive team?
How would you build consensus among partners?
Explain how you would identify and prioritize needs based on the interests shared with others.

Shared Goals

How do you collaborate with team members to achieve common goals?
How do you ensure all team members understand the goals?
How would you encourage employees to working together to achieve shared goals?
How would you collaborate with the team to establish a shared vision for goals and objectives?
Provide an example of how you defined shared goals with committee members?
Give an example of how you defined shared goals with the committee members.

Shared Problem Solving

Collaboration is often key to problem-solving. Can you provide examples of times when you worked with others to address and resolve issues?
How do you collaborate with others to identify and prioritize needs?
Describe how you proactively collaborate with colleagues to identify and solve challenges.
How would you promote a culture of collaboration, shared inspiration and creativity to tackle workplace problems?
Collaboration often leads to more innovative and effective solutions. Describe how you experienced this in your work.
How would you allow various stakeholders to use their expertise in collaborating on a solution to a problem.
Describe how you would collaborate with others to create solutions to problems.
Have you had the opportunity to collaborate with other experts to solve problems? Explain.
How do you foster a collaborative work environment where mutual inspiration leads to innovative problem-solving?

Cooperation

How do you collaborate with team members to foster a cooperative work environment?
How would you gain the cooperation of others to accomplish common goals and objectives?
Describe how you would build and strengthen relationships to improve collaboration and leadership.
When do you work cooperatively with others to solve problems? Can you give examples?
Explain how you would build a cooperative environment rather than a highly competitive one.
How do you engage with team members to create a cooperative work environment?

Conflict Management

Explain how you can address interpersonal issues with a collaborative mindset.
How do you collaborate with others to address and resolve disputes constructively?
Describe how you work with others to manage conflicts using a constructive approach.
How could you guide team members to reconcile their differences and collaborate effectively?
Give some examples of when you worked with others to resolve differences.
How do you work with others to positively resolve interpersonal conflicts?
How would you encourage teammates to settle their differences and work together?
What strategies do you use to foster positive teamwork when resolving conflicts?
How do you facilitate resolving differences to strengthen team unity?
Describe how you collaborate with others to resolve conflicts constructively.
Can you share your approach to managing disagreements within a team setting?

Contribution

How do you consult with other partners on issues?
Give examples of how you have contributed resources and knowledge to support others' success.
Have you devoted time and energy to empower the team to succeed? How? Explain.
Have you had the opportunity to reward the collaborative efforts of team members?
In what ways would you offer your skills and resources to assist the team in reaching its goals?
How do you recognize and reward the contributions of team members?
How do you create a culture that values and embraces different opinions?
How do you encourage diversity of opinions and ideas?
How do you contribute your expertise, insights, and resources to accelerate solutions to problems?
How do you share your expertise and resources to support the team's objectives?
Describe how you contribute resources and knowledge to help the team achieve its goals?
What actions have you taken to share your knowledge and resources for the benefit of the team?
What methods do you use to promote a variety of perspectives and ideas?

Participates

Give an example of when you participated in collaborative/team decision-making?
Have you participated on committees and working groups?
How have you participated in the team's deliberations?
Do you share skills and time to help the team thrive? Elaborate.
Have you engaged with team members to build a collaborative work environment? Describe.
Can you share a time when you were involved in making a decision as part of a team?
How do you work to create innovative ideas from the collaboration with others?
Explain how you collaborate in time, effort, and expertise to help achieve success.

Commitment

What strategies would you use to re-engage team members and secure their commitment to the business's common good?
How would you address disengagement and motivate individuals to align with the organizations goals?
Do you encourage collaboration of fellow employees to achieve results? Explain.
Explain how you would encourage, promote and reward collaboration for improved performance.
Some individuals may feel disengaged from the organization. How would you work to get buy-in of individuals based on common good of business?
Are you committed to fostering a collaborative work environment in the department? Explain.
Do you actively work towards enhancing collaboration among team members in the department? How do you do that?
Explain how you foster a collaborative work environment where everyone feels committed to achieve common goals.
Do you prioritize creating a collaborative atmosphere within the department?
Some departments may feel they are exclusive silos. How do you encourage collaboration between departments?

Trust

Do you have the confidence and trust of other partners?
Are you a trustworthy and credible partner?
How do you establish yourself as a trustworthy and dependable partner?
How do you build a culture of trust and mutual respect where team members are encouraged to value each other's contributions?
How do you foster a trusting environment among committee members?
What steps do you take to build trust within the committee?
Are you a dependable partner in the group? How so?
How do you encourage trust among committee members?
Do you have the confidence and trust of your fellow team members?
How do you demonstrate trustworthiness and credibility in your partnerships?
In what ways do you promote trust and confidence among committee members?
Can you give an example of being honest with others?

Respect

How do you views others as valued partners?
Are you tactful, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others? Give an example.
How do you acknowledge and appreciate the perspectives of other partners and associates?
How do you convey appreciation for the contributions of your partners?
In what ways do you acknowledge and use diverse strengths to solve problems effectively?
How would you demonstrate respect for other committee members?
What steps do you take to respect and utilize diverse perspectives in addressing challenges?
Do you recognize and understand the views of other partners and associates?
Give examples of how you have shown respect for other group/team members.
How do you demonstrate respectful for others in a group discussions?
What steps do you take to ensure you consider the views of other partners and associates?
How do you respect individual differences that contribute to solving problems?
How do you demonstrate that you see others as valued partners?

Technology

In what ways do you utilize digital tools to support collaborative efforts in document creation?
How do you integrate digital tools to streamline the collaborative processes of Research and Development?
What digital tools do you use to improve collaboration?
How do you integrate technology to boost collaborative work on process and policy documentation?
How do you use technology to facilitate collaborative efforts in building process and policy documents?
How have you equipped the team with the right tools and technologies to facilitate collaboration?
How do you utilize digital tools to enhance collaborative efforts in creating process and policy documents?