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How the 360 collaboration measure transforms team alignment and project success

The 360 Collaboration tool is a powerful way to assess inter-organisation collaboration on projects. The tool assesses six project specific factors and displays results in an easy to interpret set of graphs.

Ease of working together – Do teams experience smooth workflows or operational friction?

Relationship strength – Is trust and mutual respect embedded across teams?

Pace alignment – Are all stakeholders moving in sync to meet project demands?

System effectiveness – Do governance and processes enable or hinder collaboration?

Openness and transparency – Are decisions and communications clear and inclusive?

One-team culture – Is there a shared mindset driving collective project goals?

Blind Spots and Alignment

The 360 Collaboration results are visualised in simple graphs that compare self-assessment vs project partners scores.

Reviewing the graphs quickly highlights where blind spots exist and where alignment is working.

Why identifying blind spots between organisations Is important

The differences in perception between organisations—whether between the owner, contractors, or other stakeholders—are where the greatest insights emerge. These differences point to specific project expectations not being met.  With this insight project teams are better equipped to engage in constructive conversations about how they work together, what they value, and how they can better align their efforts for project success.

These simple graphs ask the owner and contractors to step outside of their own perspectives and see the project from the viewpoint of another. It fosters empathy, promotes understanding, and challenges assumptions. Addressing thge gaps in perception enables the project team to:

• Clarify roles and expectations
• Adjust working styles for better alignment
• Improve trust and communication
• Foster a truly collaborative environment, and more.

Ultimately, embracing these differences and using them as a springboard for discussion and improvement creates a more robust, resilient, and successful project team, setting the foundation for high-quality collaboration.