Partnerships and Collaborations: Taking Your Job From Good to Better to Best
Early Career Development
Amy Stone
Extension Educator
Ohio State University
Toledo
Abstract
Have you ever heard this quote? "Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it." - Author: Wilferd Peterson
Who are these people and how do you surround yourself with people like this in your professional life? There may always be some isolating tasks or situations related to our jobs that force us work alone. This was more evident than ever before during the pandemic. However, during this time of social isolation, it was even more obvious about the value and importance of surrounding yourself with colleagues, volunteers, community partners and collaborating agencies.
Learn how others can make our 'good' efforts 'better,' and our participation and involvement can make combned efforts the 'best' - truly leaving the world a better place because of the work we do and the people we surround ourselves with. From a simple side conversation to standing meetings, communication is key. Time and energy placed in relationship building can pay large dividends over your career.
Learn some tips to indentify how to surround yourself with those the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the planners, the doers. Just as you will reap the benefits, you will lift up others and encourage their successes too! Who knows, that person could be sitting right beside you!
Authors: Amy Stone
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Amy Stone Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Ohio, 43615