By Yvette Bethel

IN A collaborative work environment, employees put aside their personal differences and work together. This type of environment is grounded in trust, integrity, human value and respect. Unfortunately, collaboration does not always occur. Here are five ways you can set the stage for a collaborative environment.

1. Break Down Silos: Silos occur when there are self-sufficient teams of employees that do not communicate or connect with each other regarding achievement of their goals. They operate as if they are the only department within the business, ignoring the need for working together. When silos are present in your business, employees don't network internally, or consis ...

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