Welcome to Tapas Innovation! Over the next several days we will be re-introducing you to Tapas and letting you know more about who we are and the value we bring. We like to play and we like to share, so in that spirit, our first few posts are a blind collaboration between ourselves (Stephanie and Staci) and AI (or JenAI, our in-house AI expert, in this case ChatGPT).Â
The content below was created separately and independent of review or edits. We wanted to see where we shared perspective on our core tenets, or if there were distinctions. And while we were curious about what each of us have to share about these concepts, we also wondered if what AI generated would differ, challenge, or support our ideas. We had fun collaborating on these posts and look forward to hearing your thoughts, as well. Our first three topics follow our core tenets, or deeply held principles. They are Collaboration, Innovation, and Connection and we begin with Collaboration.
Why we care about and believe in COLLABORATION:
Stephanie on Collaboration:
The ability to truly collaborate with other people is both an act of courage and humility. You must have the courage to express your ideas, expose your perspective, and use your voice. You also need the humility to listen to criticism, possibly be wrong, and celebrate the success of others. It is a delicate balancing act that asks you to set aside ego while showing up completely. To me, the best things happen when we collaborate and create together. There would be no true innovation without collaboration. When collaboration is nurtured, the impossible becomes reality.
Staci on Collaboration:
Building on our basic human need for connection, collaboration is a natural next step on a journey of innovation. When we are fortunate enough to fill a space with other high vibration humans, and focus our collective efforts on a common outcome, unbelievable things happen. At least things that would have been unbelievable to any single one of us trying to solve the same problem alone. This collaborative mindset is the energetic juice that presses the multiply button on imagination. We gather a broader list of ideas, think through them collectively, and as this brainstorming happens, new ideas unfold. Pretty soon an avalanche of ideas is pouring out of the group, and these resulting ideas can’t be tied to any one person’s contribution, but are born from the collective mind of the group.
JenAI on Collaboration:
Collaboration is essential in today’s world, as it brings together diverse perspectives, skills, and expertise to achieve a common goal. Collaboration fosters teamwork, communication, and trust among team members, leading to increased productivity and creativity. When individuals work together, they are more likely to find solutions to complex problems and make better decisions. Collaborative efforts also promote learning and personal growth, as team members learn from one another’s strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, collaboration helps to build strong relationships and networks, which can lead to future opportunities and success. In conclusion, collaboration is valuable because it promotes teamwork, enhances problem-solving, fosters learning and growth, and builds strong relationships and networks.
If you’re ready to collaborate with Tapas Innovation, schedule a Free Spark Session.
