Coworking spaces in London like THECUBE are a great breeding ground for collaborations and it’s important we learn how to make the best of the opportunity.
CUBER, Alison Coward from Bracket hosted a CUBELUNCH regarding how to make the best use of collaborative online tools. Below are some tips for successful collaborations.
Tips:
· From the outset, have a discussion with all collaborators to clarify: the overall aims and objectives of the project, team roles according to individual strengths, and ownership (intellectual property)
· Stay organised throughout the project by scheduling in key dates and deadlines, so that tasks can be allocated to team members with an idea of when they need to be completed
· Use an shared online space (see below), rather than e-mail, to communicate to keep everyone’s contributions in same place and make it easier to find information
Tools:
· Google has a great range of tools to support collaborative working – from Google Docs for simple word processing, to Google Sites where you can embed calendars, and set up to-do lists
· For creative brainstorming, use an online whiteboard like Stixy.com or Twiddla.com to share images, web links and annotate.
· Use ActionMethod.com to get things done, a collaborative project management tool (also available on Iphone), designed by creatives for creatives to increase productivity.
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