A simple framework can help you to identify ‘likeable freeloaders’ and ‘misaligned partners’ — and to self-assess.
I have spent a substantial amount of time on a project that was not fun. I did the majority of the work, and it ultimately came to nothing. Finding great collaborators, and being able to work with them productively, is one of the most important predictors of success.
So, on the basis of others’ thoughts and my own ideas about collaboration , I developed a framework to guide me through selecting the right collaborators and to help others in the same predicament.Over the years, I’ve found that the people I collaborate with best share three characteristics. A good way to assess potential collaborators’ characteristics is to have a couple of initial meetings before deciding to start the project.
I’ve encountered people who contributed to a project and shared my ambition, but were generally not fun to work with — making them a ‘productive annoyance’. They can help you progress, but they can also make you miserable in the process — and that’s just not worth it. Either avoid these individuals completely — or ‘shield’ yourself from them by having other, more fun collaborators on the same project.
When I asked myself this question, it became clear that I’ve always sought to contribute to work, and I try to have the same level of ambition as my collaborators. However, I have, at times, perhaps not been the most fun to work with, making me a productive annoyance to certain collaborators.
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