Collaboration

Working well with others to make something great—together.

Why It Matters

You won’t always get to pick your group, but you can choose how you show up.

Collaboration is about sharing ideas, listening, and building something as a team.

How You Know You’ve Got It

  1. You listen before jumping in

  2. You do your part—and help when others need it

  3. You try to keep the group moving, not stuck

How To Level Up

  1. Ask someone in your group, “How can I help?”

  2. Look for the quiet person and bring them in

  3. Try solving a problem together, not just your way

Where This Shows Up Later

  • Game Dev Teams

    Creators + coders + testers = magic

  • Healthcare

    Doctors, nurses, techs all working together

  • Sports

    No one wins alone

  • Film

    Writers, actors, editors, all in sync

Famous People Who Flex This Skill

  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    Worked across political lines

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Built Hamilton with tons of collaborators

  • Jordan Larson

    Olympic volleyball captain who brings out the best in her team