Over the years, I’ve taken just about every personality test out there; Myers-Briggs, DISC, you name it. Each one offered valuable insights into how I work and what makes others tick. But there was always something missing. These tools helped me identify personality characteristics, but they rarely showed me how to actually collaborate and get things done with others. Teamwork and collaboration, or the lack of it, was a constant source of frustration throughout my career. The result was silos, individual agendas, and a lot of wasted time.
In cyber, tech, and AI, the real issue isn’t just speed—it’s the persistent barriers that keep teams from working together. Recent research shows that ineffective collaboration costs Fortune 500 companies an estimated 25 billion work hours every year, with leaders agreeing that better teamwork could halve project timelines.
Mind the gap. New research shows only 35% of cybersecurity leaders believe their current collaboration efforts are highly effective, despite 85% considering it essential.
This gap highlights just how costly and persistent the collaboration challenge remains.
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🙋♀️ What are the main barriers to effective collaboration in your experience? 🙋
Best regards, Brian