{"id":2791,"date":"2023-05-18T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T14:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=2791"},"modified":"2025-03-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T00:00:00","slug":"project-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Successfully Improve Project Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine your team is developing an app. But, your teams aren\u2019t <em>really<\/em> working together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your developers are constantly bugging you about when the designs will be ready. On the other hand, the designers keep asking if their designs are compatible with the development schedule. And out of the corner comes marketing, asking if you have any pre-release versions they can use for a campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maddening, right? It\u2019d be so much easier (for you <em>and<\/em> the teams) if they just talked to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s exactly it \u2014 instead of treating the symptoms, go for the root cause.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All signs point to <strong>poor project collaboration<\/strong>. So how can you fix it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn about project collaboration, how it positively affects your team, and what experts believe would help improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-collaboration-cover-1-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Project collaboration - cover\" class=\"wp-image-10931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-collaboration-cover-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-collaboration-cover-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-collaboration-cover-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-collaboration-cover-1-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Project-collaboration-cover-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-project-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is project collaboration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project collaboration involves the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>project team<\/strong><\/a><strong> working together to better achieve the end goal of a project.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we break this definition down, we could say that project collaboration is the process of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sharing information,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dividing tasks,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering assistance, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively communicating with other team members on the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of project collaboration is to <strong>bring the team closer together and get them on the same page about their shared project goals.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication is one of the most important aspects of project collaboration. When team communication runs freely and efficiently, everyone&#8217;s on the same page about their tasks, shared goals, and how to reach them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence \u2014 if you communicate well, you can collaborate well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborate effortlessly in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"project-collaboration-vs-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project collaboration vs. project management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project management is the responsibility of one individual or group in charge of running the project.<\/strong> In comparison, <strong>project collaboration is the obligation of everyone on the project team.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most basic difference is that while project management is the task of organizing a project and its intricacies, project collaboration focuses on teamwork that\u2019s crucial to propel a project to greater heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn more about project management, check out these resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-is-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Project Management?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/why-is-project-management-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Is Project Management Important for Your Business Success?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"importance-of-collaboration-in-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of collaboration in project management&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration is the backbone of a project\u2019s success \u2014 without it, your team would quickly fall apart. So why does collaboration make such a difference?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of its key benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved productivity<\/strong> \u2014 When your team members communicate successfully, it leads to a better understanding of everyone\u2019s duties. This helps them prioritize tasks to reduce bottlenecks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced creativity <\/strong>\u2014 With a collaborative culture, team members will build on each other\u2019s ideas, leading to better solutions. However, with poor collaboration, team members try to outperform each other more often than not, which halts progress and innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment toward project goals<\/strong> \u2014 When team members communicate effectively (with each other, but more importantly, with you) they can understand project goals better. When everyone knows what others are doing, you get a clearer picture of the end result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased accountability<\/strong> \u2014 Building on the previous benefit, a good understanding of shared goals leads to more accountability for them. If collaboration is off, team members don\u2019t feel as responsible for their work, which leads to less-than-ideal results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better-quality outcomes <\/strong>\u2014 More communication and collaboration leads to more input into the work done in your project. If you encourage <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/cross-functional-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cross-functional collaboration<\/a>, teams from different departments will learn how to work together to achieve better results. This is bound to produce more innovative, creative, and higher-quality solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But most of all \u2014 teams just want to collaborate! <em>Especially <\/em>remote teams since it helps them feel like they\u2019re part of a collective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This adds purpose to their work, helping employees feel better and producing better project outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Improve project collaboration and manage your team with Plaky by CAKE.com. Try it now!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-signs-your-project-collaboration-needs-improvement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 signs your project collaboration needs improvement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Project issues are tricky and can often be misinterpreted or even slip under the radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we will take a look at the <strong>7 signs that your project collaboration might be at risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-poor-information-flow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Poor information flow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What poor information flow boils down to is a <strong>lack of collaborative communication<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your team members aren\u2019t communicating, they\u2019re not collaborating \u2014 meaning your project collaboration needs fixing. As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandrweinstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexander Weinstein<\/a>, an experienced CTO and Development Team Lead, puts it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexander Weinstein\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg 173w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhen team members don&#8217;t communicate effectively, important information can be missed, and tasks can be duplicated, leading to delays and confusion.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if all your communication is individual, people will share the same information over and over again with different team members. Not only is this frustrating, but it can also lead to missed communication or valuable feedback not being shared with the whole team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know how to improve your communication as a project manager, check out this guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why is Communication Important in Project Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-missed-deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Missed deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/what-project-managers-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project manager<\/a>, whenever your project misses a deadline, the first question you need to ask yourself is \u2014 why? More often than not, this can be due to poor project collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/missed-deadlines-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missed deadlines in projects<\/a> stem from bad communication. With little to no feedback on their work, team members are more likely to be less motivated and less productive, causing them to miss deadlines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a lack of teamwork, individuals might not be aware of the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project timeline<\/a> either, thus leaving work unfinished and deadlines unmet. So essentially, <strong>almost all issues concerning miscommunication lead to missed deadlines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For practical tips on how to stay organized at work and never miss deadlines, check out the following blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/how-to-stay-organized-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Stay Organized at Work: 33 Best Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-rise-in-a-silo-mentality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Rise in a silo mentality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Silo mentality refers to team members <strong>working in isolation and neglecting to share information about their work with their colleagues<\/strong>. It can also apply to cross-functional teams, not just individual ones \u2014 departments can also neglect to share information with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexander brings to our attention the dangers of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/dangers-of-working-in-silos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">working in silos<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexander Weinstein\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg 173w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em>\u201cWhen team members work in isolation and don&#8217;t collaborate with each other, it can lead to a lack of synergy and a suboptimal outcome.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Silo mentality also demolishes trust between team members, hindering information sharing and ultimately hurting the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-management-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project workflow<\/a> and outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-features pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Squash silos with clear tasks, easy communication, and effective collaboration in Plaky by CAKE.com. Try it today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-increased-non-constructive-workplace-conflict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Increased non-constructive workplace conflict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say that, <strong>if there is a rise in conflict in your project, something\u2019s not right<\/strong>. Alexander points out how this can be a symptom of poor project collaboration:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexander Weinstein\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg 173w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em>\u201cIf team members have different ideas or ways of working, it can lead to conflict and tension, which can negatively impact the project outcome.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, team members from different backgrounds can work at different paces, which could make them clash if you don\u2019t accommodate each one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, conflict can be good for your project if it is <strong>constructive<\/strong>. Only non-constructive conflict is a symptom of poor collaboration. Constructive conflict is actually a show of great project collaboration, as it means that open dialogue is encouraged in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-lack-of-project-objective-clarity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Lack of project objective clarity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, if your team isn\u2019t on the same page regarding project objectives, their communication might not be the greatest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t address this, a team member who doesn\u2019t understand what they\u2019re working toward is bound to make <strong>accidental mistakes<\/strong>, as well as <strong>feel isolated in what they are trying to achieve<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feeling can lead to a lack of motivation and low morale \u2014 and, in turn, lousy project outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to combat this is to create a team charter \u2014 outlining the team\u2019s goals, roles, and teamwork expectations for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Set clear objectives and tasks in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-lack-of-trust\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Lack of trust&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Team members can stop believing in each other due to poor collaboration. You have to pay extra attention to notice this \u2014 it\u2019s much subtler than conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leighanngunther\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leigh Ann Gunther<\/a> (PMP, PMI-ACP), Senior Technical Project Manager with over 15 years of project management experience, puts it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Leigh Ann Gunther\" class=\"wp-image-2796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em>\u201cThis can come in many different ways \u2013 people may not trust that their team members will meet deadlines, work to the best of their ability, etc. By bringing people together, any roadblocks or inconsistencies in priorities can be brought to the table. I would encourage project managers to address mistrust as quickly as possible \u2013 even during Sprints if appropriate.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The tricky thing about mistrust is that it festers easily, creating a bias that is difficult to get rid of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why Leigh Ann advises mistrust to be treated immediately \u2014 before it can sink its roots into your team\u2019s mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-lack-of-constructive-conflict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 Lack of constructive conflict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While conflict can be harmful, not allowing for constructive conflict can be just as bad. Leigh Ann points to the importance of creating an environment where everyone can speak their minds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Leigh Ann Gunther\" class=\"wp-image-2796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cIf your team members are hesitant to challenge the status quo due to not wanting to make ripples across the team, change is needed. Normalizing conflict \u2013 normalizing debates and discussions \u2013 is a critical component of collaboration. Project managers must create an environment where hiccups are OK, and (healthy) debates to settle them are encouraged.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-templates pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-dark\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-dark\">\n                Free team collaboration software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Avoid collaboration issues with a tool that brings the whole team together. Steer clear of silos with seamless information sharing. Try Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-primary text-white\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-black px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/team-collaboration-software\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-tips-for-collaborative-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 tips for collaborative project management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve explained how to notice something is off in project collaboration, but how do you address it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get<strong> expert tips on how to improve your project collaboration once and for all<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-improve-your-information-flow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Improve your information flow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first tip comes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donna-franklin-west\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donna Franklin West<\/a> (PMP), a project manager with over 14 years of experience, who suggests that you can make information more accessible to your team through several methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Donna Franklin West\" class=\"wp-image-2795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot-204x300.jpeg 204w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot-8x12.jpeg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cTo improve project collaboration, I have found that regular check-ins, clear communication channels, and a focus on shared goals and objectives can make a significant difference.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Good information flow also gets everyone on the same page. Team activities \u2014 like brainstorming sessions \u2014 raise awareness of project goals, make the team feel like they\u2019re part of a bigger picture, and let them pick up work tips from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful, though \u2014 too much information can be a strain and even distract team members from their tasks or drain their energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streamline information sharing in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-use-project-collaboration-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Use project collaboration tools&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PM tools can do wonders for your project collaboration, as Donna has pointed out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Donna Franklin West\" class=\"wp-image-2795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot-204x300.jpeg 204w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot-8x12.jpeg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cUsing collaboration tools like shared documents, project management software, and communication platforms can help facilitate collaboration and keep everyone on track.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to pick <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/team-collaboration-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration software<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> that facilitates collaborative projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last tip, we mentioned that too much information can be a bother to your team. Using a PM tool can ease this pressure, as most back-and-forth communication can be reduced to a couple of comments and mentions in a task card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, task progress, and therefore the project\u2019s performance, is easily trackable in a PM tool\u2014 and available to everyone in your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-communication-flowing-in-Plakys-item-comments.png\" alt=\"Comments section in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-communication-flowing-in-Plakys-item-comments.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-communication-flowing-in-Plakys-item-comments-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-communication-flowing-in-Plakys-item-comments-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-communication-flowing-in-Plakys-item-comments-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-communication-flowing-in-Plakys-item-comments-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep communication flowing in Plaky\u2019s item comments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-set-clear-expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Set clear expectations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to communicate expectations accurately when giving team members their tasks. You should also make sure that the task order doesn\u2019t prevent collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Alexander puts it: all tasks need to be clear in roles and responsibilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Alexander Weinstein\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot.jpeg 173w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Alexander-Weinstein-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em>\u201cI ensure that each team member knows what they are responsible for and establish clear expectations for everyone&#8217;s role on the team.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting expectations is also important to avoid team members going below, but also above them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration tools serve greatly in this regard too, as they can be used to set clear tasks that are easy to find and interpret.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1158\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Avoid-confusion-by-setting-clear-tasks-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Task management in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Avoid-confusion-by-setting-clear-tasks-in-Plaky.png 1158w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Avoid-confusion-by-setting-clear-tasks-in-Plaky-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Avoid-confusion-by-setting-clear-tasks-in-Plaky-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Avoid-confusion-by-setting-clear-tasks-in-Plaky-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Avoid-confusion-by-setting-clear-tasks-in-Plaky-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avoid confusion by setting clear tasks in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-landing-1 pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5  \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Set clearer tasks with an intuitive visual overview, customizable fields, and item-specific comments sections. Try Plaky by CAKE.com today!<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-create-an-open-work-environment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Create an open work environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Donna suggests that to make a step in the right direction for your project collaboration, you need to work on your work environment:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Donna Franklin West\" class=\"wp-image-2795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot-204x300.jpeg 204w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Donna-Franklin-West-Headshot-8x12.jpeg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cA culture where everyone&#8217;s input is valued, and team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns is key.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A project where the only valued input comes from managers is doomed to fail \u2014 after all, the team is doing the actual work, so they know more about that process. Their input is nothing but beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if your team feels excluded from the project, they won\u2019t feel responsible or motivated to work on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-celebrate-your-wins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Celebrate your wins&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced marketing lead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zukauskaite\/?originalSubdomain=lt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rugil\u0117 \u017dukauskait\u0117-\u017dilinsk\u0117<\/a>, also reminded us that it\u2019s important to take time to acknowledge great work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rugile-Zukauskaite-Zilinske-Headshot.png\" alt=\"Rugile Zukauskaite Zilinske\" class=\"wp-image-2798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rugile-Zukauskaite-Zilinske-Headshot.png 400w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rugile-Zukauskaite-Zilinske-Headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rugile-Zukauskaite-Zilinske-Headshot-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Rugile-Zukauskaite-Zilinske-Headshot-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cCelebrate milestones and achievements to keep team morale high. It\u2019s crucial to celebrate the wins! It\u2019s the best motivation.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a shout-out during your team meeting, a party, or just a message of acknowledgement in your team chat app, your team will appreciate it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, celebrating wins can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boost morale for upcoming tasks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a greater sense of unity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce workplace stress and conflict, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a sense of responsibility in your team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-be-adaptable-and-experiment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Be adaptable and experiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Leigh Ann points out why it\u2019s important to be adaptable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Leigh Ann Gunther\" class=\"wp-image-2796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cEveryone wants to collaborate in their own way, and successful collaboration may look different between teams. The first step to improving your project collaboration is to understand how your team members want to collaborate.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As Leigh Ann adds, leaders shouldn\u2019t hesitate to make changes, but they must create an environment where change is just a normal part of the job:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg\" alt=\"Leigh Ann Gunther\" class=\"wp-image-2796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Leigh-Ann-Gunther-Headshot-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>\u201cFor those who may feel that their status quo could use some upgrading, I would encourage them to experiment with more agile ways of working. These pivots can be on how you are executing your project, but they can also be on how you are collaborating with your teams.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"improve-project-collaboration-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve project collaboration with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since collaboration is such a key element of any project, it\u2019s important to choose the right tool for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky intuitively encourages communication and collaboration \u2014 as your team gets used to using it, they\u2019ll find themselves <strong>collaborating more effectively<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting Started With Plaky\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IYQCi9y-lNU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While working on their tasks in Plaky, team members can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Send and reply to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>comments<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2014 Eliminate confusion by communicating in item-specific comments, and use @mentions to tag and notify any relevant team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>files<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2014 Item-specific file sharing ensures that all information is organized and available to all team members. This way, you can cut unnecessary communication, while teams still have access to much-needed info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get notified<\/strong> of all changes \u2014 Receive <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/notifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notifications<\/a> about any new assignments, updates, or mentions, and make sure everyone is aware of all information shared with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Set-clear-tasks-and-communicate-effectively-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Adding details to an item card in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Set-clear-tasks-and-communicate-effectively-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Set-clear-tasks-and-communicate-effectively-in-Plaky-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Set-clear-tasks-and-communicate-effectively-in-Plaky-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Set-clear-tasks-and-communicate-effectively-in-Plaky-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Set-clear-tasks-and-communicate-effectively-in-Plaky-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set clear tasks and communicate effectively in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, just notifying team members about their own tasks can create silos \u2014 this is why, in Plaky, <strong>teams can easily check out the progress of the whole project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activity log<\/a> lets your team see any changes made within a single board or item, which should minimize mistakes falling through the cracks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, switching to the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt chart view<\/a> allows them to keep an eye on the project timeline, improve their task planning, and avoid bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-everyone-informed-on-board-changes-with-the-activity-log.png\" alt=\"The activity log shown in Plaky project management software\" class=\"wp-image-10906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-everyone-informed-on-board-changes-with-the-activity-log.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-everyone-informed-on-board-changes-with-the-activity-log-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-everyone-informed-on-board-changes-with-the-activity-log-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-everyone-informed-on-board-changes-with-the-activity-log-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Keep-everyone-informed-on-board-changes-with-the-activity-log-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep everyone informed on board changes with the activity log<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On top of that, Plaky improves goal clarity. With clearly outlined tasks that the whole team can see, everyone will know what others are working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So what does this mean for your team?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more unnecessary, inefficient communication. No more lost\/missed information, or never knowing what anyone else in the team is up to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Plaky, no matter where your team is, <strong>collaboration will be at their fingertips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Whether team members work remotely or not, you don\u2019t want them to work alone. Make them a part of a collaborative team with Plaky by CAKE.com \u2014 sign up for a free account today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you recognize poor project collaboration, e.g., when your teams are arguing or working in silos \u2014 and is there a way to improve it? 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