Name: How to be a team player — without burning out
Uploaded: 2023-03-08T15:11:37Z
Duration: 5 min 36 s
Description: Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much -- and how we can reclaim our time and our peace of mind.

Collaboration in the workplace is more important than ever -- but it's making us less productive in some ways. Here's what collaboration pioneer Rob Cross says is driving us to take on way too much -- and how we can reclaim our time and our peace of mind.

Rob Cross: How to be a team player — without burning out

How to be a team player — without burning out

Collaborative work, taking up to 85% of workweeks, is driven by desires to help, achieve, and fear, leading to overload.

Embracing the power of 'no,' delegating tasks, and aligning collaborations with personal goals can combat overload effectively.

Avoiding collaboration overload is crucial for personal well-being and productivity; strategic choices in participation are key.