How Collaboration Sparks Innovation

We’ve all seen the picture before: a brilliant inventor sits alone at his desk at two in the morning, brow furrowed, furiously scribbling away in a notebook or typing at his computer. Geniuses, we are told, work alone. Their ideas are so advanced that other people only slow them down. Other people don’t understand their creative mind. Inventions happen in empty rooms with closed doors.

It’s not hard to believe this cliche. After all, it’s reinforced everywhere we go. Many companies eschew open floor plans for private offices. We shut out the world with headphones, noise machines, and makeshift privacy screens. When we work, we believe we work better alone–it’s what we’ve been told for most of our lives.

But is isolation really the only path to success? At Zillable, we’ve seen firsthand how collaboration can spark innovation. Of course, not everyone wants to work with their team for every minute of the day, but with the help of technology, coming together to collaborate with others on a regular basis can help boost creativity, encourage innovation, and promote healthy workplaces.

Collaboration Helps Us Make Connections

Have you ever asked for help with a problem, and the smallest piece of input from a coworker, like a word or sentence, completely changed your perspective? Collaboration doesn’t necessarily mean working with another person for the entirety of a project–sometimes, collaboration means allowing other people to fill in the blanks for you. Every mind is wired differently, and sometimes, the slightest shift in perspective can help us make connections.

Every mind is wired differently, and sometimes, the slightest shift in perspective can help us make connections.

Sometimes, other people help advance our innovations by offering ideas that we don’t like! Identifying what’s not working in someone else’s idea can prompt us to focus on similar issues in our own projects. And this collaboration goes both ways. When we’re surrounded by other creative thinkers, we can receive immediate feedback on ideas, which helps us quickly identify dead ends and move on to the next thing.

Collaboration Keeps Us Motivated

Great ideas don’t become reality overnight. Moving a project from idea to invention takes time and effort, and that can be exhausting. Collaborating with others who are passionate about our projects helps us stay motivated when the going gets tough. And when we need a self-esteem boost, strong team of supportive collaborators can help provide the creative energy we need. Innovation is easier when we know we have support from people who care.

Innovation is easier when we know we have support from people who care.

Of course, innovation also requires practical help. When it comes to connecting with business partners, attracting investors, and finding ways to promote our projects, collaborators can lend a hand by making introductions. A strong social circle can be the most powerful tool we have.

A Community of Innovators

Creativity involves more than one genius alone at their desk, but collaboration doesn’t have to mean working hand in hand every step of the way. Sometimes, collaboration means reaching out for fresh ideas or just getting support from other people who know what it’s like. If you’re looking for a place to start making connections, it’s time to try Zillable. Zillable is an online collaboration network where you can ask questions, connect with others, and share your own ideas with the world. It’s free to join and easy to use, so if you’re ready to spark some innovation, get started today.

About Zillable

Zillable? is the world’s first team collaboration network for innovation-on-demand. We’re where teams can make work and innovation happen. As a secured communication and collaboration hub, Zillable provides an awesome, intelligent network that bridges minds and workflows by putting all the right tools in one place for teams of any size. With Zillable, you can chat, get more done and remember everything. For more information, please visit www.Zillable.com. Try it for Free.