Course: 6165 – 6

Week 8 Blog Assignment

Collaboration with Colleagues

Joanne Lynch

Saturday 21^st December, 2013.

 

 

       A more durable and persuasive relationship marks collaboration. In other words, it is a process where many of my colleagues and I worked with each other to do a task, and achieved shared goals. For instance, we came together (online) and discussed innovative ideas, as we guided our education with the added power of several brains working together for our good. Particularly, the determination and self-direction were beneficial for us, since these characteristics facilitated learning, and assisted us in making it victorious each week.

       Surely, my colleagues and I have supported each other during this course of study. Certainly, we possessed the willingness to work with each other, and the ability to recognize that we could not have done it all on our own. Furthermore, everything was not known by us that we needed to know, therefore, by collaborating with my colleagues, knowledge was pooled in order to make our assignments more successful than they might otherwise be. Oftentimes, we were able to view situations from various angles, since everyone had a different perspective of things, which brought new ideas to all, as we learn from each other.

       In conclusion, our collaboration not only equals a happier workforce, but it represents an educated team, which naturally inspires a sense of community among colleagues, that we felt almost like we were part of a family. Certainly, I do appreciate the contribution of my colleagues, as well as our tutor Dr. Lisset Bird-Pickens, since they have played a part in my success. Undoubtedly Dr. Pickens, your comments and reactions have confirmed to my colleagues and I, the towering level of professionalism in your approach. Above all, I am not forgetting Lori and Kalisa, who frequently gave their positive comments to my postings. For this reason, I thank you very much. However, I do wish everyone the best in their endeavor, while I leave them with these words to contemplate on.

       As you take your new road

       I wish all a cup of success

       A pint of happiness

       And a jug of achievements

       May you live the life of your dreams each moment.

Reference

School management and supervision: Units 1-8. (2000). Bridgetown: The University of the West       

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