20. Global Collaboration

INTRODUCTION

Global collaboration is an increasingly important skill for students and adults. As our world becomes more interconnected, many jobs will require this kind of collaboration. Solving problems that affect our daily lives increasingly calls for global collaboration efforts.

How globally connected are you? You might have relatives that live in another country. Perhaps one of your parents travels to other countries for their job, or has video conferences with someone in another part of the world. Maybe you came from a different country than where you live now.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the world, you will certainly need to tap into some global collaboration skills! There is a huge need for global thinkers and collaborators of all ages to work together, now more than ever, to help solve problems and work together on solutions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this Thing you will:

1. be able to identify important skills and characteristics of effective global collaborators [Global Collaborator]
2. understand why it is necessary to respect the cultures and customs of others [Global Collaborator]
3. apply these skills in a Global Collaboration [Global Collaborator]
4. communicate the results of your global experience with others [Creative Communicator]
5. review a global or national issue and develop ideas for raising awareness or designing solutions [Global Collaborator and Innovative Designer]