INTERVIEW with Deb Mashek on Collabor(h)ate

Issue 64: We talk with Deb Mashek about her new book and how to build incredible collaborative relationships at work

This week, we are featuring an interview with Deb Mashek, who is releasing her book, Collabor(h)ate: How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work, next week on January 24th! Dr. Mashek is a business advisor, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive.

Her new book, Collabor(h)ate, teaches readers how to use the psychology of relationships in a work setting to create strong working relationships. Collaboration is essential for achieving complex goals, but it can also be a difficult and frustrating experience for many people. The book aims to help readers understand relationship quality, the elements of effective collaboration, and when and how to “get the heck out”!

In our interview, Deb shared practical advice for people who want to apply these ideas, such as being selective about which collaborations they engage in and being mindful of their own limitations and resources.

What does your book teach us about group dynamics?

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