Motivation
Everyone involved needs to feel that they’re gaining something from the collaboration or feel that they’re doing a meaningful thing and working towards a valuable end result.
Communication
Giving information and regular updates about the project allows everyone involved to remain aware of progress and approaching deadlines
Diversity
A diverse group of participants is often the best way to ensure success and utilising a range of skill sets from a range of individuals will produce more varied outcomes with greater consideration for the brief as a whole.
Sharing
Be flexible with the ownership of ideas. This does not mean that a team should give credit to individuals where credit is due, but any issues of ownership of ideas and concepts need to be agreed at the offset.
Support
Support other members of the team at times of crisis or unforeseen difficulties. Even when no hardships are expected, the collaborative group needs to work on a basis of trust that if someone were to need the support of others in the group, that support would be available.
Problem Solving
The group must be able to solve problems together. High tolerance for uncertainty is needed when the project changes direction or something does not go as planned.