TWO COLLECTIONS,

ONE RESEARCH LIBRARY

Mark Watson & Faye A. ChadwellAugust 5, 2009

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Barriers to Collaboration

Can Beavers & Ducks really, truly work together?

Barrier #1: Distance

• Is geography destiny?• Out of sight, out of mind?• More chance of flawed communication?

What can we do to remove physical, intellectual and social distance?

Barrier #2: Difference

• Perceived differences get in the way:– We are more process-oriented– We are more nimble– They are too conservative– They don’t bring anything to the table– We are more faculty driven– We are more evidenced based– They don’t care about assessment

What can we do to move beyond perceptions of difference that hinder collaboration?

Barrier #3: Dissonance

• Can you really serve two masters?• Won’t we have dueling priorities?• Where do my marching orders come from?

How do we establish coordinated, clear and transparent expectations when it comes to collaboration?

Barrier #4: Discomfort

• Who are you?• What can you do for me?• Why should I listen to you?

How do we commit to getting to know each other, our areas of expertise and skills?

The Big Four

1. Distance: I don’t see or hear you2. Difference: You come from an alien culture3. Dissonance: I have different marching orders4. Discomfort: I don’t really know you or

understand what you do

Let’s do something about it!

Homework over lunch

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Jill Geisler on Barriers to Collaboration

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