In school we’re taught to be individuals…

We sit in row after row, whilst the teacher imparts knowledge on a smart board (which was a blackboard in my time).

We write down our own personal notes. We study on our own, in our own textbooks.

Then we return to take tests, and if we share knowledge with each other, it’s called cheating.

But is this the right approach to enable our youth to join the work force and hit the ground running?

Because sharing is what great teamwork is about, isn’t it?

Well, it certainly is in our office technology and supplies business.

Successful teams must go through a process of sharing knowledge, opinions, and insights.

Doing this continuously will enable your team to over-achieve and outperform their rivals.

…and shouldn’t that be the goal of all teams?